Dr Marie Charles is a renowned medical doctor and globally respected figure in sustainable healthcare and high-impact investing. As the General Managing Partner and Executive Chairman of Tiger Healthcare Global Holdings, Marie is best known for her pioneering work at the intersection of medicine, the environment and finance. Her powerful presentations focus on transforming global healthcare systems, sustainable business models, and investment strategies that drive social change. With her vast experience and compelling insights, Marie is a highly sought-after motivational and sustainability speaker for corporate, medical, and environmental conferences worldwide.
Marie began her journey studying medicine at KU Leuven University, where she qualified as a Doctor of Medicine and later earned a postgraduate degree in International Relations. Early in her career, she became Chief Operating Officer at the International Antiviral Therapy Evaluation Centre in Amsterdam, where she led international clinical research on infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS across Africa and Asia. Determined to make a wider impact, she went on to found PharmAccess International and the International Centre for Equal Healthcare Access - later renamed Global Medic Force - pioneering initiatives to develop healthcare infrastructure and deliver quality treatment to underserved communities in developing nations.
Her commitment to global health has taken her to some of the most remote and challenging regions of the world. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked in more than 40 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific, often in regions impacted by conflict and extreme poverty. In 2009, she founded Tiger Group in Hong Kong, which includes Tiger Healthcare Private Equity and Tiger Environmental Technologies. Under her leadership, these entities have been instrumental in blending sustainable development goals with high-impact investment models. Marie’s work has earned her fellowships in prestigious institutions such as The Royal Society of Medicine and The Royal Geographical Society, and she is frequently featured in international media.
Organisations turn to Marie not only for her unparalleled expertise but also for her extraordinary life experience and ability to inspire action. Her presentations are infused with real-world insight, deep compassion, and a sharp understanding of how sustainability, finance, and global health intersect. Whether addressing investors, policymakers, or global leaders, Marie offers a rare and transformative perspective, making her an ideal speaker for events focused on innovation, sustainability, and impact.
