Sydney, Feb 22, 2010 (ABN Newswire) - iSOFT Group Limited (ASX:ISF) Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced two senior appointments to boost the company's global management team.
Mr. Mike Jackman has been appointed Group Operations Director, a new global role to lead and improve the development and delivery of iSOFT's comprehensive portfolio of innovative healthcare IT solutions. In recognition of the importance of the role, he will join iSOFT's executive team. Mr. Jackman, whose appointment begins today, joins iSOFT from Carestream Health (formerly Eastman Kodak), where he conducted business in most major economies worldwide as President, Global Sales and Service. He also held a number of senior positions at IBM, including CTO of the Personal Systems Group and COO of the ThinkPad Team. He will be based in Boston in the US.
Mr. Robert Miller has been appointed to the new position of President, North America, following iSOFT's entry last year into the US market through its acquisition of BridgeForward Software. Mr. Miller, who is currently iSOFT Group Commercial Director, is expected to move to Boston from the UK in March.
"We are delighted to have two extremely capable and experienced managers in these new executive roles," said Gary Cohen, Executive Chairman & CEO. "I look forward to having Mike Jackman's expertise as part of our executive team. Robert Miller's proven management experience and his knowledge of iSOFT's broad portfolio of healthcare IT solutions will provide a significant boost to our US plans."
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.
Contact
Gary Cohen Executive Chairman & CEO iSOFT Group Limited Tel: +61-2-8251-6700 Email: gary.cohen@isofthealth.com
Stuart Kelly Director, Corporate Affairs iSOFT Group Limited Tel: +61-2-8251-6769 Mob: +61-404-082-361 Email: stuart.kelly@isofthealth.com
ASX:ISF) Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced two senior appointments to boost the company's global management team.
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