The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) has named Dr. Deborah Dunsire 2009 Woman of the Year (WOTY). Each year the HBA chooses someone who is an exemplar of strong leadership, who exhibits integrity, and who performs at a level to which others aspire. WOTY award criteria include success in the healthcare industry, proven mentoring skills, dedication, a commitment to giving back to women, and contributions to the community.
Commenting on the announcement of the HBA award, Yasuchika Hasegawa, President, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, said: "Deborah's distinctive leadership has had an incomparable impact on Millennium and all of its employees. Deborah brings great energy and passion to her role, and her goal to improve the lives of cancer patients is at the forefront of everything she does."
Dr. Dunsire, a native of South Africa whose career has spanned four continents, is well known within the company for her strong support of career development for upcoming talent so they can obtain the support they need to achieve their full potential. Dr. Dunsire is also a strong advocate of diversity in the workplace as an enriching dimension of successful business.
