Dr Karim Bendhaou (MD,MBA) has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for almost 22 years, building up strong pan African organizations, gaining extensive experience in 
biotech medicines and biosimilars, and leading a successful enterprise while keeping the  patient in mind and increasing the commitment of the organization to the UNDG and to high ethical values.
In 2007 he was one of the initiators of the joint program with the World Health Organization for the elimination of Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease in Africa.
As a passionate about Africa, He is highly committed to driving the continent forward helping, through public private partnerships, to lead the improvement of healthcare with a focus on Digital Technology and adoption of innovative ideas through the various corporate social responsibility projects, he has worked with both governmental and non-governmental organizations to assure access to treatment.
He has recently been involved in equitable access to vaccines through the dissemination of technology allowing the local manufacturing and fill and finish of vaccines.
He is a member of different Pharma associations and organizations such as LEEM (Les Entreprises du Médicament), GEIP , founder of as well as Africa Engagement Committee Chair of the IFPMA 
In November 2020 He has been appointed as a commissioner for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC 2021)
In 2023, He has been appointed as an advisor for the E.U Global Gateway Business.