AO Foundation
Hospitals and Health CareGrisons, Switzerland501-1000 Employees
AO Foundation is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization composed of surgeons and scientists focused on trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Founded in 1958 by Swiss colleagues seeking to improve patient outcomes, it operates a global network that includes more than half a million medical professionals across more than 160 countries, with thousands of surgeon members active in trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary, and reconstructive surgery. The organization is based in Davos Platz, Grisons, Switzerland, and pursues a mission to promote excellence in patient care and outcomes in its field. Operating within the hospitals and health care sector, AO Foundation emphasizes collaboration, education, and research to advance clinical practice in musculoskeletal trauma. It maintains a not-for-profit model while engaging with international partners and networks to support its goals. In 2025, AO Foundation announced the appointment of Iain McFadyen as Chairman for Trauma covering Europe and South Africa, reflecting continued leadership development in global trauma care.