Lars-Åke Söderlund, Exec MBA, FFIP, DIPM

Pharmacist, international leader in the pharmacy profession and President-elect of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

He has extensive experience in community pharmacy, healthcare management, professional leadership and the development of pharmacy practice. His work focuses in particular on strengthening the role of pharmacists in primary care and building sustainable healthcare systems.

He has held a number of key positions within FIP, including President of the Community Pharmacy Section and Vice President of FIP. For many years he has been involved in international initiatives on the development of pharmacy practice, digitalisation, data, artificial intelligence and the future of the profession.

In August 2026, he was elected FIP President-elect for 2026–2027. He will then serve as FIP President for the 2027–2031 term.

A Sweden-based pharmacist, he has worked with healthcare organisations, public institutions and professional bodies in Europe, Asia and other regions of the world. His work centres on the future of pharmacy, medicines optimisation, professional pharmacy services, digital health, and expanding the role of pharmacists in public health and patient care.

He speaks regularly at international events and advises on the development of pharmacy and healthcare systems. At FIP, he has also contributed to the pharmacy sector’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to initiatives on using data, digital technologies and new tools to support professional practice.

In 2026, he received the Joseph A. Oddis Award for Exceptional Service to FIP. The award recognises his many years of contribution to international pharmacy.

Beyond his professional work, he is particularly committed to international collaboration, building professional networks, and bringing pharmacists from different countries together around shared goals: advancing pharmacy practice and improving patient care.