Michael Zaiac is a physician-leader whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to science, patients and people. Trained in the United Kingdom and Germany, he began in surgery before specialising in surgical oncology, caring for patients with breast cancer, sarcoma, melanoma and other malignancies. He later moved into industry to help translate scientific innovation into meaningful therapeutic advances. Michael has led teams across clinical research, development, commercial functions and medical affairs, supporting medicines in oncology and other major disease areas. He holds an MD, MBA, FRCS, FFPM, specialty registration and honorary GFMD, with publications across medicine and healthcare innovation.