December 2009 - EDINBURGH - UK – Report of the Honorary Secretary to the Board of Directors’ Meeting

Christoph F Dietrich

The task of the Honorary Secretary was challenging in the last period especially to keep in touch with the member national societies which is sometimes not so easy. It is exciting being a member of the Executive Bureau and to work together with the Board of Directors, and the various EFSUMB committees (being also a member of the Publication Committee), and most importantly with individual members of the national societies with the consequence of interesting discussions.

In these days, retiring after the Edinburgh congress, another challenge is the replacement of our General Secretary Gianna Stanford. I wish to thank you, dear Gianna, for all your excellent work, daily support and perfect good relationship. I am happy to announce that Lynne Rudd has joined EFSUMB as the new general secretary, cordially welcome, dear Lynne.

The good relationship to the industry was also strengthened as important partners for improved patients care and innovative technology.