Healthia Limited has appointed Ross Jewell to the role of Chief Information and Technology Officer. Mr Jewell joins Healthia from Essilor Luxottica ANZ where he has held senior and executive positions for over 20 years, most recently as Vice President IT & Business Services.
“We are very fortunate that an individual of Ross’s character and experience is able to join Healthia Limited…we continue to pursue innovation and technology as key deliverables that supports the everyday of our client facing teams,” said Wesley Coote, Group Managing Director and Group CEO, Healthia.
Mr Jewell’s experience encompasses multi-disciplinary aspects of manufacturing, retail operations, logistics and supply chain plus information services.
Mr Jewell joins Healthia from Essilor Luxottica ANZ where he has held senior and executive positions for over 20 years
Healthia Limited has an allied health network of 330+ locations across optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry and related services within Australia and New Zealand. Mr Jewell will report into Wesley Coote, Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while working closely with executive teams including Colin Kangisser (CEO, Eyes and Ears division) and Roy Walker (CEO, Bodies, Minds, Feet and Ankles divisions).
“After over 20 years leading many aspects of the Luxottica optical business, I am excited by the opportunity to continue in an area I am passionate about, whilst also contributing to the ongoing success, growth and structure of a respected allied health leader based in Australia,” Mr Jewell stated.
He will be based in Sydney, working from The Optical Company offices in Surry Hills.
