Organization and operation

FUNSALUD is founded on the commitment of its Associates (both institutions and individuals), who are aware of the importance of the institution’s social mission, which complements the academic capacity of its operational structure. Thus, the interactions between a socially responsible entrepreneurial platform, and an efficient and functional operative component, have enabled the institution to broach specific high-priority aspects within the health field. Collegiate Bodies FUNSALUD is made up of a series of Founding, Active, Honorary and Institutional Associates; at the moment there are a total of 187 individuals and/or enterprises, as well as ten Honorary Associates, chosen by the General Assembly, according to their contributions to health, philanthropy and to the institution itself. The Associates have contributed to the furtherance of the institution by donating their talent and business acumen, their time and experience, as well as by helping facilitate relations with the private sector and the country’s government authorities. The Foundation is guided by its Statutes. These define its collegiate bodies which consist of the following: a General Assembly of Associates; a Board of Trustees, elected for a period of 2 years, and a Steering Committee, involved in the assignation and enforcement of all decisions. The President of the Board of Trustees relies on two organs for support and advice: the Council of Ex-Presidents, whose members have already occupied the post, and the International Advisory Group, whose members are representatives from international organisms, enterprises with branch offices in our country as well as international philanthropic institutions, and is in charge of the international projection of the Foundation. Executive Presidency From the very beginning, FUNSALUD’s basic criteria has been for the Executive Presidency to rely on a minimal, highly qualified staff, including an Executive President, an Executive Vice-President, a General Coordinator and heads of different areas of operation, who are responsible for the execution and follow-through of the on-going programs. In order to attain a high degree of efficiency for each project, it also relies on an advisory panel and a group of health professionals who are hired for specific missions. The Technical Advisory Council, whose members include ten distinguished Mexican scientists and professional health specialists, helps the Executive Presidency to evaluate programs, projects and proposals.