Pedro Delgado MSc

Dr. Pedro Delgado, MSc, Executive Director, IHI, works with large-scale health system improvement efforts in Europe and Latin America. Currently, his work includes existing programs throughout the UK and emerging initiatives throughout Latin America. Before joining IHI, he worked for the UK National Health Service leading pioneering large-scale improvement efforts in Northern Ireland. This involved working with partners (providers, policy makers, patient representatives, commissioners, and regulators) to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive country-wide program of work focused on generating sustainable, transformational health, social care, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives. His background is rich in diversity, including high-performance sport (soccer) in his native Venezuela, the US, and the UK. Mr. Delgado's experience also includes working in the mental health field in Venezuela and the UK, focusing on addictions treatment and prevention in outpatient settings. He holds summa cum laude degrees in Psychology and in Global Business, and an MSc in Healthcare Management and Leadership.