Andrea is the CPO (Country Pharma Organization) Head, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada. Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.

Novartis works with the patient community around the world to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives. Their significant investment in research and development underpins their commitment to using science-based innovation to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues.

Novartis believes in giving back to the communities within which it operates.

This is the first year Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada has partnered with the University Hospital Foundation for Heart Pledge Day. They provided a matching donation of $30,000 to encourage people to donate throughout Heart Month through UHF’s email and social media campaigns leading up to Heart Pledge Day and are this hour’s sponsor.