International Council
The International Council is composed of all National Representatives (Delegates and Secretaries), the Board of Directors, Past Presidents of SICOT and (Past and Future) Presidents of congresses, Chairmen of SICOT’s Committees, the Editors and the Chairpersons of the Editorial Board of “International Orthopaedics” and “SICOT-J“.
If you would like to contact any of the chairs below, please send an email to hq@sicot.org.
Education Academy
Chair
The Education Academy leads SICOT’s mission to advance orthopaedic learning and professional development worldwide. Through its committees and initiatives, it delivers high-quality educational programmes, fellowships, and virtual learning opportunities. By fostering collaboration and excellence in training, the Academy ensures that SICOT remains at the forefront of global orthopaedic education and lifelong learning.
Research Academy
Ajay Malviya
Chair
The Research Academy drives SICOT’s commitment to advancing scientific discovery and innovation in orthopaedics and traumatology. It coordinates global research initiatives, awards, grants, and mentorship programmes to strengthen academic excellence. By fostering collaboration, ethical standards, and high-impact research, the Academy supports the next generation of orthopaedic investigators and thought leaders.
Finance Council
Sureshan Sivananthan
Chair
The Finance Council safeguards SICOT’s financial sustainability and strategic growth. It oversees budgeting, long-term planning, and industry partnerships to ensure responsible resource management. Through transparent governance, forward-looking strategy, and strong corporate engagement, the Council enables SICOT to reinvest in education, research, and global orthopaedic development for lasting impact.
Governance Council
Philippe Hernigou
Chair
The Governance Council provides strategic leadership and oversight across SICOT’s operations and initiatives. It upholds transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in all organisational processes. Through its committees—spanning advocacy, digital communication, and diversity—the Council ensures that SICOT’s governance remains modern, ethical, and representative of its diverse global orthopaedic community.
Congress Site
Committee
Chair
- In-Ho Jeon
- Vikas Khanduja
- Marc Patterson
- Hatem Said
- Suresh Sivananthan
Constitution & Bylaws
Committee
Chair
- Philippe Hernigou
- Ashok Johari
- Vikas Khanduja
- Marc Patterson
- Linda Ridefjord
Officer Nominating
Committee
Chair
- Hazem Al-Khawashki
- Vaibhav Bagaria
- Oliver Marin-Pena
- Hatem Said
Publications & Communications
Committee
Chair
- Sebastien Lustig
- Andreas Mavrogenis
- Temiloluwa Olufemi
- Fabio Sciarretta
Disaster Relief
Committee
Salem Elsalhin Langhi
Chair
- Yasser Elbatrawy (Vice-chair)
- Rasheed Fakhri
- Arnold Höppchen
- Philip Mcclure
- Mohammed Mahboub El Hashemi
- Pravin Nepal
- Tomofumi Ogoshi Nikolaj Wolfson Elhanan Bar-On (Past-Chair)
History & Archives
Committee
Chair
- Ashok Johari (Vice-Chair)
- Dinu Antonescu
- Thami Benzakour
- Jochen Eulert
- Alexander Gubin Rainer Kotz Ian J. Leslie Frankie Ka Li Leung Fabio V. Sciarretta Vishnu Kumar Senthil Luis Lopez-Duran Stern Adetunji Toluse James P. Waddell Jacques Caton (Past-Chair)
- Alexander Gubin
- Rainer Kotz
- Ian J. Leslie
- Frankie Ka Li Leung
- Fabio V. Sciarretta
- Vishnu Kumar Senthil
- Luis Lopez-Duran Stern
- Adetunji Toluse
- James P. Waddell
- Jacques Caton (Past-Chair)
Newsletter
Committee
Fabio Sciarretta
Chair
- Stephen Abelow (Vice-Chair)
- Mohamed Kamal Abdelhaleem
- Prakrit Chhetri
- Marvin Man-ting Chung
- Hesham Elbaseet
- Sherif Elnikety
- Keerthi Jaliparthy
- Berivan Jamal
- Manisha Kumar Javajo
- Swapnil Keny
- Chinmay Nath
- Amit Kumar Yadav
- Ziming Zhang
