As president I hope to play a role as oil in the EHS machine. We have a great team with vast experience and talent. Improving patient care by creating guidelines, educational and training activities, great publications in great Journals, quality audit initiatives like registry implementation/hernia specialists/accreditation of centers, UEMS promotion, communication via excellent Social Media/Website and great meetings in which we share science and friendships. Increasing membership across Europe respecting diversity and resources of countries that need help.