Kresimir Antonio Paliska is the AACI CEO. He has more than 25 years’ experience in Quality, Patient Safety, and Hospital leadership and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of healthcare quality improvement. He has earned his Master degree specializing in the area of Healthcare Management. Kreso has developed a wide range of operational, regulatory knowledge and experience in best practice solutions for proactive health management. He has an extensive background in strategic relationship management, with a particular focus on strategic relationships and partnerships which create value, reduce redundancy and increase efficiency. His experience is with Accreditation and Certification Organizations, Ministries of Health, World Health Organization, ISQua/IEEA, NGOs, and Professional Quality, Safety and Patient Organizations at both the national and international level.