Committees and expert groups
Last updated: 8th May 2025
The MS International Federation draws on the expertise of its members, people with MS and others from across the global movement.

Nominating Committee
The nominating committee is elected by the Annual General Meeting. Its role is to identify and invite potential candidates to stand as MS International Federation officers and members of the board of trustees, and of the future nominating committee itself.
Chair: Viresh Oberoi (India)
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Chair: Vicky Annis (UK)
Governance and membership committee
Chair: Vicky Annis

There are also other expert groups, whose primary role is to advise the MS International Federation’s Chief Executive.
People with by MS expert group
Chair: Dimitra Kalogianni (Greece)
Member CEOs expert group
Chair: Ava Battles (Ireland)
Fundraising expert group
Chair: Herbert Temmes (Germany)
International medical and scientific expert groups
Chair: Brenda Banwell