Anton Decker, MBBCh, MHA, MRCP (UK), is president of International at Mayo Clinic. With a workforce of more than 71,000, Mayo Clinic earns $14 billion in annual revenue while caring for more than 1.3 million patients each year from all 50 states and more than 130 countries.
Dr. Decker is a global leader taking Mayo Clinic to the world. He uses his experience in healthcare operations, international partnerships, and health economics to develop new commercial opportunities and strategies to cure, connect and transform care for people worldwide. Having trained and worked within the medical systems of four countries, Dr. Decker understands the cultural and operational nuances of global health care. He works to create access and solutions for international organizations and providers to partner with Mayo Clinic specialists in the treatment of serious and complex conditions.
Prior to returning to Mayo Clinic in 2019, Dr. Decker was president of Health Innovation for Bon Secours Mercy Health, an international health system. He also served as chief clinical officer for Mercy Health, president of Mercy Health Physicians, chief medical officer and board chair for Banner Medical Group, and board chair for Banner Health Network.
Born in South Africa, Dr. Decker completed medical school at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and trained at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science as a resident and fellow. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on issues in gastroenterology and in health administration.