Title: President
Company: Planetree
Location: Moorestown, New Jersey, United States
Michael L. Giuliano, president at Planetree, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in nonprofit health care.
With nearly a decade and a half of experience, Mr. Giuliano has built a successful career in the nonprofit, health care, and person-centered care sectors. He currently serves as president of Planetree, a role he has held since 2023. Planetree, a nonprofit organization based in Connecticut, focuses on humanizing the health care experience and aims to become a global leader in person-centered care. In this position, he manages the board, oversees six partner offices worldwide, and leads the operational and executive teams. His responsibilities also include delivering client services, developing new programs to meet global needs, and overseeing organizational transformation, restructuring, budget management, and strategic planning. Previously, he served as chief operating officer at Planetree from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he was executive director of international and consulting at the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International in Sydney, Australia, from 2017 to 2022, transformation manager at St John of God Health Care in Melbourne, Australia, from 2015 to 2017, and senior consultant at PwC Australia in Perth from 2013 to 2015. He began his career as an equity research analyst at Credit Suisse in 2011 and a human capital analyst at Deloitte Consulting from 2010 to 2011.
Mr. Giuliano holds memberships with various organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives, where he is an associate fellow with the Australasian College of Health Service Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He also serves as vice chair of the Consumer Stakeholder Council with the National Quality Forum, a volunteer surveyor with the International Society for Quality in Health Care, and a volunteer alumni interviewer with the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he provides education and support for Same Student Advocating Medical Equality. In recognition of his undertakings, he was honored with a Red Cross Award.
Laying a solid educational foundation, Mr. Giuliano earned a Bachelor of Science in economics, operations and information management, and health care management and policy from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in health policy, planning, and financing from both The London School of Economics & Political Science and The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in 2012. In 2021, he obtained his Certified Health Manager certification from the Australasian College of Health Service Management. Reflecting on his career, during his time with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, he led the development of quality standards that integrated person-centeredness, safety, quality, equity, and experience into one comprehensive package, serving as a guiding framework for health care providers.
Mr. Giuliano attributes his success to growing up in a health care-focused household, with his father being a doctor and his mother a nurse. His strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for building meaningful relationships and creating a positive impact are core to his values. For him, success is not about titles or financial gain, but about fostering lasting relationships and leaving a positive influence on clients, organizations, and staff he has worked with. Looking ahead, he aims to remain in the nonprofit health care sector, with a focus on global health care, facilitating the exchange of best practices around the world. He envisions continued involvement with Planetree, where he hopes to contribute to its growth and expand its global influence. Aspiring to eventually take on the role of president, he strives to maximize his impact and elevate the organization to become a global leader in person-centered care. Mr. Giuliano is determined to serve as a leader, driver, and executor of change in improving patient and staff experiences, while advancing global health initiatives.
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