Ronald Lavater is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Hospital Federation (IHF), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, where he leads the global secretariat and oversees strategic operations of the organisation. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Ronald has held executive roles in both public and private healthcare organisations across the United States, the Middle East, and internationally. His background includes senior leadership positions with WellStreet Urgent Care, Al Noor Hospitals Group, and Johns Hopkins Medicine International. At the IHF, he champions initiatives that support hospital leadership, sustainable healthcare delivery, and international collaboration to improve quality and resilience in health systems worldwide.