Anca Babor

Anca Babor is the Director of Publishing and Events at BMJ, a global leader in healthcare knowledge with a mission to create A Healthier World. In her role, Anca shapes the strategic vision and drives investments across BMJ’s Publishing and Events division, curating an innovative portfolio of best in class medical journals, dynamic events, and impactful content designed to empower researchers and medical professionals worldwide.

In the past 12 years at BMJ, Anca has held roles in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and has overseen key growth initiatives in India and China, like the setup of the China Publishing strategy. She has championed venture investments in the company, spearheading partnerships with early-stage companies to accelerate BMJ’s innovation agenda and deliver real-world healthcare solutions.

Earlier in her career, Anca built deep expertise in strategy, sales, and portfolio management with Thomson Reuters, Shell, and GSK. She holds an MBA degree from INSEAD and brings a unique blend of commercial acumen, strategic insight, and leadership to every challenge she takes on.