The Health Standards Organization (HSO) Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Frédéric Abergel, Ph.D., as the new Chief Executive Officer for HSO and Accreditation Canada (AC). Frédéric brings more than 25 years of distinguished leadership in health care, with a proven record of driving transformation and innovation across local, regional, and provincial health systems. His international experience includes strategic roles and contributions in Canada, France, and advisory work in the Middle East, reflecting a global perspective on health system transformation and quality improvement.