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| Bill Roedy. (PRNewsFoto/Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation) |
GENEVA, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) is proud to announce that Bill Roedy, the architect behind the internationally known MTV Networks, has joined the GAVI family to advocate for immunisation.
As the Alliance's first GAVI Envoy, Mr. Roedy will raise awareness about the importance of vaccines in fighting major childhood killers like pneumonia and diarrheal diseases. "Bill has such a strong record as an advocate and as someone who can bring people together from different walks of life to support great causes," said Helen Evans, GAVI interim CEO. "GAVI and the children we serve will greatly benefit from his determination to give everyone wherever they live the same chance for a healthy life."
A former platoon leader in Vietnam who then moved on to head the global expansion of MTV International Networks over a 22 year period, Mr. Roedy has had a remarkable ability to grow a business while helping address major social issues, such as HIV/AIDS. While MTV CEO, he launched the Staying Alive foundation and was actively involved with the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS and the Global Media AIDS Initiative.
A former platoon leader in Vietnam who then moved on to head the global expansion of MTV International Networks over a 22 year period, Mr. Roedy has had a remarkable ability to grow a business while helping address major social issues, such as HIV/AIDS. While MTV CEO, he launched the Staying Alive foundation and was actively involved with the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS and the Global Media AIDS Initiative.
