Maurizio Cecconi MD, FFICM, FRCA

Maurizio Cecconi is the Head of the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care at Humanitas Research Hospital and a Full Professor at Humanitas University. He is the immediate Past President of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. He is a highly accomplished and respected healthcare leader and researcher committed to advancing the field of anesthesia and intensive care medicine to enhance patient outcomes.

He is highly skilled in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Leadership, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Quality Improvement, Medical Education, Life Sciences, Health Policies, Guidelines, and Medical Devices.

He has worked in different Countries, UK NHS & Private, and Italy NHS & Private. He has an extensive international network of clinical and research collaborations. He has developed robust connections with international institutions such as the EU Commission, the EU Parliament, and the WHO.

He is an expert in optimizing clinical pathways, such as preoperative assessment or the early identification and treatment of deteriorating patients. He has developed advanced monitoring techniques to identify patterns and trends in patient data that can inform clinical decision-making and improve outcomes.

He has led and transformed ESICM into a high-profile scientific society and the go-to institution for Intensive Care Medicine in Europe. He led the community during the most challenging times of the pandemic and established its role and position with European Institutions.