As the Chief Human Resources Officer at Smith & Nephew, Elga Lohler leads the company's human resources organization and drives its human capital strategy across the enterprise. With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, Elga has a proven track record of delivering results through organizational and cultural transformation, talent management, and succession planning.

Elga's mission is to enable Smith & Nephew to achieve its strategic goals by attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent in the market, and by creating a high-performance culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. Elga is passionate about empowering people to grow and thrive in an inclusive and engaging environment.