Global healthtech company Alcidion has made three appointments to its UK-based team, with one internal promotion and two external recruits.

Dr Paul Deffley has been appointed UK managing director, with Tracy McClelland and Darren Ransley joining as global chief clinical information officer and chief revenue officer (UK), respectively.

Deffley has been Alcidion’s chief medical officer since 2022 and will continue in this capacity in addition to taking on the UK managing director responsibilities.

McClelland has 28 years’ healthcare experience of front line clinical and senior clinical leadership in digital transformation across the UK and Australia. She began her career as a haematology and oncology specialist nurse, transitioning into a global chief nursing information officer/chief clinical information officer role in digital health nine years ago.

Ransley has more than 25 years’ experience in enterprise sales, growth and strategy development in healthcare. He has specialised in selling, marketing and supporting delivery of healthcare solutions and digital health platforms. He will lead business development and account management for Alcidion in the UK, supporting the NHS with digital development.

Alcidion’s chief executive and managing director Kate Quirke said: “This is truly an exciting time to be working in healthcare in the United Kingdom, and having Paul step into the MD role is great for both our customers and the future of the company. I look forward to having Tracy and Darren’s expertise on board, complementing the established capabilities of our UK and global team. Both will be crucial contributors to how we support our new and existing customers to deliver on the new NHS goals.”

Deffley added: “When we are building and supporting digital solutions for health, it is absolutely critical that we have the clinician’s viewpoint and that level of safety built-in. Tracy’s clinical perspective will be invaluable in helping us build software that truly improves patient outcomes and supports safe, efficient operations. I am also delighted about Darren’s expertise in expanding our reach across the UK and building on the strong relationships we’ve already established in the market.”