WFN Elections 2023

On behalf of the World Federation of Neurology, the Nominating Committee invites nominations for the positions of Treasurer (four-year term) and Elected Trustee (three-year term).

  • Treasurer to take office from January 1st, 2024 (position vacated by Dr Richard Stark, who is not eligible for re-election). Having previous similar experience as a treasurer would be an advantage.
  • One Elected Trustee to take office immediately following the election (position vacated by Dr Morris Freedman, who is not eligible for re-election).


A nominee must be a member of an eligible WFN member society, should have a national and international reputation, have made contributions to regional and global neurology and be committed to the WFN.

A WFN Member Society must submit the name(s) of the candidate(s), together with a statement signed by the candidate of confirmation of their willingness to stand for election, provide a brief Curriculum Vitae (a single type-written page) and letter of support from the Member Society. This has a deadline of April 3rd, 2023.

Nominations made after this deadline are possible; In addition to the criteria above, the candidate must also be supported with signatures from a minimum of 5 (five) WFN Member Society Delegates and all documents must be received by the London office thirty days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

Please address the nomination documents to the Chair of the Nominating Committee, all of which should reach the London Secretariat office, as soon as possible and prior to the deadlines in the text above.

Electronic format is requested.