Healwell AI appoints new CEO, expands C-suite post-Well Health acquisition, setting the stage for growth and innovation in AI-driven healthcare.
In a bold move aimed at driving growth and reshaping its strategy, Healwell AI, the Toronto-based healthtech and artificial intelligence (AI) firm, has announced a significant shakeup in its executive team.
The company appointed James Lee as the new CEO, while transitioning Alexander Dobranowski, the current CEO, to the role of president. These changes follow Healwell’s recent acquisition by Well Health, a Vancouver-based digital healthcare giant.
Leadership Changes to Align with Growing Opportunities
The leadership restructuring is part of Healwell’s broader strategy to integrate with its newly acquired entity, Orion Health, a healthcare data management company from New Zealand. Well Health, having secured a majority interest in Healwell, is aiming to leverage its resources and the combined capabilities of both firms to position themselves as leaders in the AI-driven healthcare space.
Dobranowski, who had served as Healwell’s CEO since its earlier days as MCI Onehealth, will continue to focus on the company’s capital markets activities while leading AI and data science initiatives for Healwell’s enterprise life sciences customers.
James Lee, who has experience as the CEO of Jarden New Zealand and served as Healwell’s chief strategy officer, will take over as CEO on July 1, 2025. His role will focus on transforming Healwell into a unified platform that integrates cutting-edge AI and data science to redefine preventative healthcare.
Lee’s leadership is expected to steer Healwell toward a new horizon of growth, as the company moves beyond its previous structure, creating a more integrated and connected business that can capitalize on the increasing demand for AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Strategic Executive Additions
To further strengthen its leadership team, Healwell is also bringing in Brad Porter, the CEO of Orion Health, as chief commercial officer (CCO). Porter will be responsible for Healwell’s commercial strategy, revenue growth, and aligning the company’s portfolio with market demands. He will also continue his role as CEO of Orion Health, maintaining a dual leadership capacity.
Additionally, Sacha Gera has been appointed chief operating officer (COO). With a rich background in investigation intelligence and software industries, Gera’s experience will help Healwell streamline operations and execute its business strategies more efficiently. Gera takes over from Adam Hutton and Paulo Gomes, the company’s previous co-COOs, who are leaving to pursue other ventures.
Strengthening the Foundation for Future Growth
Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman of Healwell and CEO of Well Health, emphasized that these leadership changes come at a critical time in the company’s growth. Following a period of intense mergers and acquisitions, the expansion of the executive suite is essential to ensure the successful integration of Healwell and Orion Health and to provide holistic customer offerings that meet the rising demand for AI-driven healthcare solutions.
With the addition of these seasoned leaders and a clear focus on the future of healthcare AI, Healwell AI is primed to lead the charge in transforming how data and AI can prevent disease, improve health outcomes, and support enterprise-level healthcare needs.
What’s Next for Healwell AI?
As Healwell continues its integration efforts, stakeholders are eager to see how the company adapts its business model, maximizes its acquisitions, and drives new AI technologies in healthcare. The leadership team is now better equipped to steer the company toward its next phase of growth, focusing on innovation and a more cohesive strategy for expanding its offerings.
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As we continue to follow Healwell AI’s exciting transformation and the evolving role of AI in healthcare. With a refreshed leadership team and a clear direction, Healwell is poised to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare and artificial intelligence.
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