Dr. Mihaljevic has served as CEO and president of Cleveland Clinic since 2018, overseeing transformative growth and guiding the organization to serve 15.1 million patient encounters annually with a $15 billion operating revenue. Under his leadership, the clinic expanded its global footprint, including the opening of Cleveland Clinic London, significant growth in Cleveland Clinic Florida, and advancements in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He has driven initiatives to enhance caregiver experience, diversity and inclusion while contributing $1.42 billion in community benefits in 2022, focusing on vulnerable populations and public health challenges. Dr. Mihaljevic has championed groundbreaking research efforts, such as the Cleveland Clinic brain study and a quantum computing partnership with technology company IBM, with research grant funding increasing by 26% to nearly $250 million. A skilled thoracic surgeon, he performed nearly 3,000 operations before transitioning to executive leadership and now serves on various influential boards, including GE HealthCare and the US-UAE Business Council.
