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Sydney, July 8, 2009 (ABN Newswire) - iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced the appointment of Dr. James (Jim) Fox as Non-Executive Director, as iSOFT seeks to increase the number of independent directors on its Board.
Dr. Fox, 57, has more than 25 years' experience as a public company director, with a track record of building technology-based companies in international markets. He is Chairman & Non-Executive Director at Biota Holdings Limited, Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chairman at Elders Limited; and Non-Executive Director at Air New Zealand Ltd., MS Research Australia and TTP Group (U.K).
Dr. Fox was Managing Director at Vision Systems Limited from 1993 to 2006, which developed, manufactured and supplied cancer diagnostic systems and sold contract R&D services to healthcare markets in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
"I would like to welcome Dr. Fox to iSOFT, where his vast experience, both as a public company director and as a former managing director of a healthcare and technology company, is a significant addition to the Board," said Gary Cohen, iSOFT Executive Chairman & CEO. "To have someone of his calibre as an independent voice is of tremendous value to our company."
Dr. Fox has a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and a Master of Engineering Science from University of Melbourne. His appointment at iSOFT took effect from 6 July.
Dr. Fox, 57, has more than 25 years' experience as a public company director, with a track record of building technology-based companies in international markets. He is Chairman & Non-Executive Director at Biota Holdings Limited, Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chairman at Elders Limited; and Non-Executive Director at Air New Zealand Ltd., MS Research Australia and TTP Group (U.K).
Dr. Fox was Managing Director at Vision Systems Limited from 1993 to 2006, which developed, manufactured and supplied cancer diagnostic systems and sold contract R&D services to healthcare markets in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
"I would like to welcome Dr. Fox to iSOFT, where his vast experience, both as a public company director and as a former managing director of a healthcare and technology company, is a significant addition to the Board," said Gary Cohen, iSOFT Executive Chairman & CEO. "To have someone of his calibre as an independent voice is of tremendous value to our company."
Dr. Fox has a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and a Master of Engineering Science from University of Melbourne. His appointment at iSOFT took effect from 6 July.
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About iSOFT Group Limited
iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) is the largest health information technology company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, and among the world's biggest providers of advanced application solutions in modern healthcare economies.
iSOFT works with healthcare professionals to design and build software applications that answer all of the difficult questions posed by today's healthcare delivery challenges. Our solutions act as a catalyst for change, supporting free exchange of critical information across diverse care settings and participating organisations.
Today, more than 13,000 provider organisations in about 40 countries use iSOFT's solutions to manage patient information and drive improvements in their core processes. The group's sustainable development is delivered through careful planning, in-depth analysis of the market, and anticipation of our clients' evolving requirements. Our business is driven by the collective talent, experience and commitment of more than 4,700 specialists, including more than 2,700 technology and development professionals.
A global network of iSOFT subsidiaries, supported by an extensive partner network, provides substantial experience of national healthcare markets. As a result, we offer our clients comprehensive knowledge of local market requirements in terms of culture, language, working practices, regulation and organizational structure.
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