Our Executive Leadership
Our mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from the disease, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Meet the executives who are dedicated to helping us free the world from the pain and suffering from cancer.
Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Team
Strong leadership and visionary thinking have built the American Cancer Society into the global leader in the fight against cancer. Our executive team sets the strategic direction of the organization and supports our determination to save lives and celebrate life — every single day.