About the President

In recent months, Christiansen has evaluated and made recommendations to an international investment bank on the financing of a 500 bed medical centre; provided a review of a number of international hospital management corporations; conducted qualitative analyses of hospitals in the Ukraine; served as an advisor to an investment bank's worldwide study of private healthcare investment opportunities and models in 30 countries; reviewed projects in Kuwait and Yemen; worked with Native American Indian Hospitals; negotiated with international hospital corporations to partner, complete construction and manage a medical centre in Asia; reviewed public hospital management needs in Palestine.

In the United States, Christiansen has led and consulted to numerous health care entities, including acute care, rehabilitation, ambulatory services, nursing home, home care, psychiatry and addiction in addition to social service systems.

Christiansen is a hands-on executive. With his knowledge of finance and experience in individual and organizational behavior change, Christiansen brings a unique perspective which allows him to lead and inspire on the conceptual as well as the management level. He is also a licensed psychotherapist. His enthusiasm, vision, grasp of detail and cultural sensitivity allow him to successfully apply his skills and ideas worldwide.

He is a diplomat of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the American Association of Healthcare Consultants. He holds a Masters Degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, with additional extensive studies and teaching.