Introduction to Matthieu Galais
With a career forged between Europe and Africa, Matthieu Galais embodies a vision of leadership where innovation, transformation, and patient impact come together to shape more resilient healthcare systems. Having spent over eighteen years within the Roche group, Matthieu Galais has established himself as one of the most experienced and versatile leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Overview
Matthieu Galais's journey, which has taken him from Basel to Casablanca and then to the heart of Central Africa, demonstrates a constant ability to drive ambitious transformations, federate multicultural teams, and strengthen access to care trajectories. Before taking on the role of General Manager of Roche in Tunisia and Libya, Matthieu Galais was the Country Manager for Central Africa, overseeing the Pharma and Diagnostics divisions from Kinshasa. In this complex environment, he built an agile and learning organization, forged strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders, supported patients at every stage of their journey, and consolidated strategic dialogue with public and private authorities.
Key Achievements
In addition to his role as Country Manager, Matthieu Galais has:
- Contributed to Roche's integration of new oncology care models and intensified diagnostic access initiatives, focusing on sustainability and patient-centered approaches
- Played a key role in the group's digital transformation, particularly as Africa Area Head Digital Operations
- Held global roles in portfolio management, IT governance, and strategic steering while based at the Basel headquarters
- Built the foundations of his career at Accenture, working as a consultant in Paris, and later as Program Manager and Business Development Lead for Airbus in Toulouse and Hamburg (1999-2007)
Commitment to Social Impact
Matthieu Galais's commitment to making an impact in Africa is also evident through his involvement in high-societal-value missions, such as:
- The Congo Co-creation Workshop
- Contributing to the National Cancer Plan in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, initiatives aimed at strengthening coordination, innovation, and strategic planning of health policies
Education and Current Role
A graduate of the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) in Toulouse, Matthieu Galais now leverages his international expertise as General Manager of Roche in Tunisia and Libya. He works to accelerate access to medical innovations, strengthen strategic partnerships, and support the transformation of healthcare systems for the benefit of patients.
