Volkmar Falk

The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery was founded in 1986 and is based in Windsor, UK. The British company represents over 4,000 surgeons and aims to advance education in the field of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular interventions. The private company also promotes and disseminate research into cardiovascular and thoracic physiology, pathology, and therapy.

Eacts Trading Co. Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is based in Windsor, UK. The British company's primary aim is to encourage common high standards and qualifications in cardiothoracic surgery in all European countries and beyond through The European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EBCTS). This could potentially allow for the mutual recognition of these qualifications between European countries and elsewhere.