RAC Structure
Our leadership structure consists of a Central Board that will work through an International Board of Governors comprised of a central board member that is the President of the Board of Governors who works with 6 regional Governors heading up our 6 Regional Advisory Councils (RACs).
Governance of a global company can best gain operational efficiency by taking a broad geographical and cultural group and breaking it down into decentralized regions, forming effective and agile teams to help direct and translate global policy to our local members in their communities. RACs will be instrumental in providing us with local and regional credibility as well as sounding boards for feedback on needed initiatives to the central board.
Refractive Surgeons who practice in each region of the world are in the best position to guide WCRS programs according to the needs of their region. This will give us immediate global visibility.
Successful cross-border international operations will require astute global awareness and cultural fluency. To work seamlessly across the barriers of culture, language, and geography, we will depend heavily on the advice and participation of our multi-national Founder, Trustee, and Visionary group and our Regional Advisory Councils.
6 Regional Advisory Councils
North America
Lance Kugler
Lance Kugler is a Fellowship trained Refractive Surgeon practicing in Nebraska. In addition to his private practice, he also serves as Director of Refractive Surgery for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is active on a national level to advance the field of Refractive Surgery.
South America
Roger Zaldivar
Clinical Investigator, Inventor & Patent Assignee. Prolific Author published in Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals, Books and Book Chapters. Lecturer World-Wide Major Ophthalmic & Industry Meetings
Europe
Francesco Carones
Founder & Medical Director, Carones Vision. Clinical Investigator, Prolific Author published in Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals, Books and Book Chapters
Asia
Ik Hee Ryu
Ik Hee Ryu, MD is an ophthalmologist specialized in the refractive surgery since 2006. He graduated from Yonsei University college of medicine and earned a master degree from Yonsei University.
Oceana
Noel Alpins
Noel Alpins AM is an Australian ophthalmologist who developed the Alpins method of astigmatism analysis used in refractive, corneal, and cataract surgery, used in the research of LASIK.
Middle East & Africa
Osama Ibrahim
Middle East & Africa Past President, Alexandria University Professor Ophthalmology, Alexandria University Prolific Author published in Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals, Books and Book Chapters Lecturer World-Wide Major Ophthalmic & Industry Meetings Editorial Boards – Ophthalmic Societies Board Member – Industry Advisory Boards
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