Global digital healthcare firm UpHealth has appointed Samuel Meckey as chief executive officer.
In his new role, Meckey will focus on accelerating growth and profitability as well as advancing UpHealth’s mission of improving healthcare access, especially for underserved communities.
In his most recent role as executive vice president and head of healthcare at EXLService Holdings Meckey integrated five businesses into a single operating unit and developed the firm’s strategic plan to double in size, grow revenues and net income, increase gross margin and significantly improve return on invested capital.
Prior to EXL, he was president of Optum Global Solutions, overseeing the company’s global operations and technology services organisation.
Meckey said he was very pleasd to be joining the firm and saw tremendous potential within it.
“UpHealth’s impressive record in improving healthcare access, delivery and management for both patients and providers is what attracted me to the company,” he said.
“The company is ready for the next phase of its integration and transformation, including a focus on enhanced economies of scale and further operational efficiencies and financial controls.
“The executive team and I will be focused on delivering on the company’s fiscal plan of record, including its growth ambitions.”
Dr Avi Katz, chairman of UpHealth, added: “As UpHealth heads into its second year as an integrated, public company, I’m confident Sam will continue to elevate our impact on the healthcare industry with his business expertise and hyperfocus on execution and operational excellence.”
“He is a proven leader who has keen experience in successfully driving integrations and transformations while simultaneously increasing growth and innovation.”
