ORiordan Appointed CEO at Doctor Care Anywhere
Portfolio - People | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Cloud
Laura ORiordan, formerly a UK director at Babylon Health, has been appointed CEO of Doctor Care Anywhere, a leading UK HealthTech company known for its 24/7 virtual medical services. Doctor Care Anywhere, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, confirmed that ORiordan will take the position on January 6, 2025, following the departure of interim CEO Ben Kent. ORiordan's extensive health sector experience includes roles at eMed Healthcare UK, which acquired Babylon's UK operations, and leadership positions at The Good Care Group and Care UK. John Stier, Chair of Doctor Care Anywhere, expressed confidence in ORiordan's ability to lead the company through a period of significant growth and innovation. The firm reported an increase in sales from £19.2m to £21.8 million for the first half of 2023, despite a net loss of £2.7m, an improvement from £6.2m the previous year. This leadership change is part of the company's strategy to elevate its position as a premier provider of telehealth services.
Sectors
- HealthTech
- Telehealth
Geography
- United Kingdom – Doctor Care Anywhere is one of the largest telehealth service providers in the UK.
- Australia – Doctor Care Anywhere is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, indicating a significant business presence in Australia.
Industry
- HealthTech – This industry focuses on the integration of technology with healthcare services to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Doctor Care Anywhere operates within this sector by providing virtual medical services.
- Telehealth – A sector within healthcare that uses telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health services and information. Doctor Care Anywhere's 24/7 online services exemplify this growing field.
Financials
- 21.8 million – Reported sales for the six months ended 30th June, compared to 19.2m the previous year.
- 2.7 million – Net loss for the six months ended 30th June, improved from 6.2m the previous year.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Care Anywhere | Target Company | Company | A leading provider of telehealth services, offering 24/7 online GP and ANP appointments. |
| Laura ORiordan | CEO | People | Former UK director of operations at Babylon Health, appointed CEO of Doctor Care Anywhere. |
| Babylon Health | Former Employer | Company | A digital-first health service provider where ORiordan previously held key roles. |
| eMed Healthcare UK | Current Employer of ORiordan | Company | Acquired Babylon's UK operations, offering private and GP at Hand NHS services. |
| John Stier | Chair of Doctor Care Anywhere | People | Chair at Doctor Care Anywhere who announced ORiordan's appointment. |
| Ben Kent | Former Interim CEO | People | Interim CEO stepping down, previously held roles at Bupa and other HealthTech firms. |