Lacy Hubbard is Chief Executive Officer of the Elekta Foundation, where she leads global efforts to improve access to cancer care in low-resource settings. Under her leadership, the Foundation has also built programs focused on women’s cancers, designing scalable models for screening, early detection, and treatment access that integrate digital health solutions with radiotherapy capacity-building. Her work emphasizes sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and local ownership, addressing structural gaps that limit cancer care delivery in underserved regions.
During Hubbard’s tenure, the Elekta Foundation has launched initiatives that strengthen local healthcare systems by supporting early diagnosis, enabling treatment delivery, and expanding clinical and technical capacity through partnerships with governments, non-governmental organizations, and healthcare providers. Before joining the Foundation, she spent more than two decades in the radiotherapy industry, holding senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, where she built global teams and led transformational service and access programs. Her background in engineering and executive leadership informs a practical, systems-level approach to advancing global oncology equity.
The 100 CEOs featured here reflect the diversity and complexity of modern oncology leadership. In 2025, some lead the world’s largest cancer institutions; others guide specialized societies or emerging innovators. What unites them is responsibility: for millions of patients, for the integrity of science, and for the future direction of cancer care globally.
This list is not a celebration of power, but a recognition of stewardship, accountability, and impact – and of the leaders whose choices continue to shape the fight against cancer. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.
See the full list of The 100 Most Influential CEOs in Oncology in 2025, and stay tuned for other special category nominations.
