Our Team
The Board
Chair, Cecilia Wikström
Cecilia Wikström has been a member of the Board of Directors for Elekta AB since 2018. She also serves as the Board Chairman of the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), the chair of the Alva Myrdal Centre at Uppsala University, and the CEO of both the Beijer Foundation and the Anders Wall Foundation. Cecilia served as a member of the Swedish Parliament from 2002 to 2009 and was elected to the European Parliament, where she served from 2009 to 2019.
Cecilia earned her Bachelor of Theology from Uppsala University in 1993. Since her ordination in 1994, she has held various positions within the Church of Sweden and is the author of several books.
Board member, Tomas Puusepp
Tomas has 40 years of experience in international medical technology. He held various positions at the Research Institute for Nuclear Physics, Scanditronix, and Ericsson before joining Elekta, where he became CEO until 2013. Tomas is a member of the Board of Permobil AB (part of Investor AB Publ. listed on OMX), Sectra AB (Publ. listed on OMX), and Implantica AG (Publ. listed on First North).
Tomas is a trained Electrical Engineer and studied physics at both the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm (KTH) and Stockholm University in Sweden. He also completed International Executive Management Training (IEP) at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Board member, Larry Leksell
Dr. Laurent Leksell (Larry) is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elekta AB and a principal shareholder of the company. He co-founded Elekta in 1972 with his father to commercialize the Gamma Knife, which his father, Dr. Lars Leksell, invented. Larry served as CEO of Elekta from 1972 to 2005. He also chairs the Board of Leksell Social Ventures, a philanthropic organization he established with his wife. Previously, he was Chairman of the Board at Stockholms Stadsmission from 2005 to 2015. Additionally, Larry holds Board positions at the International Chamber of Commerce and the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden.
Larry has received numerous accolades, including the Gold Medal from the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences and the Medal of Enterprise from the Royal Patriotic Society. In 2013, he was awarded the Medal of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
The Management Team
President and CEO, Lacy Hubbard
Before joining the Elekta Foundation, Lacy spent 23 years in the radiotherapy industry, holding various Vice President positions in building teams, developing service products, and leading transformational programs across the globe.
At the Elekta Foundation, Lacy has established a new organization and operation. She designed and implemented scalable, sustainable, and adaptable models for women’s cancer screening and prevention in low-resource countries. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and digital innovations, the Foundation has achieved efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and high impact.
Lacy earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in Shanghai, China, and an Executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) in the United States.
Email: lacy.hubbard@elektafoundation.com
Executive Assistant, Viveca Gasslander
Viveca supports the Elekta Foundation as an Executive Assistant. She has extensive international experience at various companies, managing large projects such as conferences, events, training, and education programs. At Elekta AB, she serves as the Executive Assistant to Chairman and Founder Laurent Leksell, the Directors of the Board, and the Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Viveca is proud to contribute to improving cancer care in underserved regions and communities, believing in the Foundation’s vision and its potential to make a difference
External Relations, Partnerships & Coms Mgr, Cornilla von Plomgren
Cornilla has held various executive roles in the NGO and logistics sectors. Regardless of work, sustainability has been regularly present throughout her career. At ActionAid, she managed partnerships and developed projects for children’s psychosocial support in Zarqa, Jordan, and education in Nam Chua, Vietnam. She also served as Commercial Director for Mentor and Head of Sightsavers Sweden & Norway. Cornilla is a strong advocate for cross-sector collaboration and firmly believes that digitization, combined with innovative solutions, can address numerous societal challenges.
Cornilla earned a Master of Law from Stockholm University and studied Business Administration at Umeå University in Sweden
Email: cornilla.vonplomgren@elektafoundation.com
The Rwanda Mission 2027 Team
Gynecologist, Dr. Emmanuel Manirakiza
Dr. Emmanuel is a highly experienced gynecologist, obstetrician, and researcher affiliated with Mission 2027. Among his many responsibilities, he provides technical expertise in cervical cancer screening, treatment of precancerous lesions, cervical biopsy, and breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and management. Dr. Emmanuel is also dedicated to capacity building by supporting the training of healthcare providers and mentoring health facilities to ensure the quality provision of services.
I’m dedicated to quality, equity, and equality in women’s cancer care, especially in rural areas. Over the past two years, I’ve participated in more than six campaigns and screened over 200,000 women. Motivated by the limited resources and low access to health services, I ensure high-quality training for health providers, review images daily, and offer remote guidance. I make sure confirmed cases are well-staged, transferred, and managed on time”.
Patient Navigator, Jehovanus Ndacyayisenga
Jehovanus serves as a Patient Navigator, a role essential for guiding patients through their medical journey. She studied at Mount Kenya University, Kigali Campus. Before joining the Mission 2027 team in Rwanda she worked for RBC, Rwanda Biomedical Center for several years.
“I know that a cancer diagnosis is not easy, so being there to comfort, listen, and make women feel safe and emotionally supported is significant. Being a nurse is rewarding in many ways, but I enjoy knowing that I make a difference for another person. It makes me feel good every day.”
IT Manager, Jules Maurice Muhire Cyiza
As an IT Manager, Muhire coordinates data collection, develops processes, and ensures quality in all IT operations and data management. He reviews data from various systems to ensure healthcare providers collect high-quality information and examines both site-level and aggregated data. Additionally, he monitors and reports on project outcomes, assists project leaders with data analysis, and supports training initiatives.
Muhire emphasizes, “Accurate, timely data allows us to track screening coverage, monitor health outcomes, and identify trends that inform our decision-making process. By leveraging data, we can continuously improve the program’s effectiveness, ensure resources are optimally allocated, and ultimately save more lives through early cancer detection.”