, /PRNewswire/ -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the largest MS organization in the world, is pleased to announce Dr. as its new President and CEO following a robust search and rigorous selection process. Dr.
Coetzee has 24 years of experience with the organization, most recently serving as Chief Advocacy, Services & Science Officer. Under his leadership, the Society will continue its mission to cure MS while helping those affected by MS live their best lives. Since its founding in 1946, the Society has united people living with MS, their families, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, policymakers, fundraisers and volunteers, paving the way for every effective MS treatment available today.
"Tim brings a deep understanding of MS and commitment to the National MS Society," says , National MS Society board chair. "He is a trusted voice of the global MS community, a highly respected scientist, and we are excited for him to bring his transformative leadership to drive us into our next era to achieve a world free of MS." Early in his career, Dr.
Coetzee was instrumental in elevating the Society's research program. He established a robust career funding initiative, investing over in researchers working to advance MS therapies worldwide. He also founded Fast Forward, LLC, the Society's commercial research venture, which has invested more than in 54 projects to expedite the development of new MS treatments.
Dr. Coetzee has played a crucial role in driving revenu.