Global Health Ltd (ASX:GLH) has appointed experienced IT executive Martin Murnaghan as a non-executive director of its Singapore subsidiary Global Health (Australia) Pte Ltd.
In this capacity, Murnaghan will help develop international markets for Global Health’s portfolio of next-generation healthcare platforms based on the company’s patient-centric Community platforms.
Murnaghan, who is based in Europe, will join Mathew Cherian and Steven Pynt on the board of the subsidiary.
He will assist in identifying opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean regions and will help lead the upgrade and integration of Global Health’s personal health record deployed on smartphones as the primary device that connects consumers to their healthcare teams.
“Ideal choice to fly the flag”
Global Health chairman Steven Pynt said: “It has always been Global Health’s desire to take its portfolio of next-generation healthcare platforms into the international arena.
"Mr Murnaghan is an ideal choice to fly the flag for us in this regard given his demonstrable experience in opening doors and doing deals over a long and distinguished career.
"He will be a most welcome addition to the company’s existing team of professionals as we see more and more of the world embracing digitisation in the healthcare space.”
IT and banking experience
Murnaghan has enjoyed a career spanning 45 years in IT and banking, having co-founded ‘Reg-Tech’ software business Vizor Software, which is now part of Regnology after its acquisition by Bearing Point Regtech in Q3 2021, and served as CEO, executive vice chairman and chairman, Middle East.
He has extensive experience working with government and financial institutions in more than 30 jurisdictions and has been involved in major enterprise software transactions in 48 countries throughout his distinguished career.
These important connections and business dealings over a long career bring a wealth of experience in successfully operating and closing deals in the international markets' sphere.
Health transition
Murnaghan said: “E-banking became just banking and I believe that health is the next sector to rapidly transition to the mobile device as the initial means of interaction between clinicians and customers.
"The proven strength of the Global Health Australia range, combined with certified secure messaging via Referral Net and an exciting new product announcement in Q1 2023, means that I am confident that Global Health products will have an excellent opportunity to find widespread global acceptance in the digital health space.”
Global Health Community
Global Health's Community platforms have been serving the Australian healthcare market since 1993, supporting the business and clinical services delivered in hospitals, community health centres, clinics and in the home.
The Community portfolio delivers a streamlined, fully-featured digital experience for healthcare service providers that enhances access to their services, business efficiency and affordable healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes.
About Global Health
Global Health is a leading provider of digital health solutions to the Australian healthcare industry. Innovation, consumer-centricity, and connectivity are the foundations of the company’s vision of ‘Connecting Clinicians and Consumers.’
The company, which is located in Melbourne, helps streamline the delivery of healthcare services and provide better health outcomes across various health sectors, including acute and community settings.
Global Health offers a range of tailored software and SaaS solutions helping health businesses to be more efficient and deliver excellent patient care.
These include electronic medical records for health delivery organisations, client management systems for community health, patient administration systems for hospitals, practice management systems, secure messaging for connected care, patient engagement platforms and consumer health records.