Jurate Švarcaite

As Director General, Ms Svarcaite is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership while managing the day to day operations of Association of the European Self-Medication Industry (AESGP) and its ongoing relationships with its member associations, companies and other stakeholders, as well as representing the self-medication industry in various International, European and national forums. The Association of the European Self-Medication Industry (AESGP) represents the manufacturers of non-prescription medicines, food supplements and self-care medical devices in Europe, an area also referred to as consumer healthcare products.

Her previous work experience includes the Secretary General position at the Pharmaceutical Group of the EU (PGEU), an umbrella organization representing community pharmacy in Europe, the head of Pharmaceutical Care Department in a major pharmacy chain in Lithuania.

Ms. Svarcaite received her Master in Pharmacy degree from Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Pharmacy Practice from The School of Pharmacy, University of London.