Medica Group (LSE:MGP), a UK provider of teleradiology services, has appointed Marc O’Brien (pictured) to the newly-created role of chief technical officer.

O’Brien takes responsibility for developing and directing the technology strategy for the business and will help ensure that Medica remains at the forefront of technology developments and focuses on the most effective and innovative ways to deliver its services.

Previously, O’Brien served as chief operating officer at InHealth, the diagnostics and healthcare solutions provider, where he developed and delivered their digital and technical strategy, prior to which he worked for Viapath, and was a member of the team that founded Spire Health – which is now a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.

O’Brien’s appointment is the latest of a number of recent hires at Medica in the operations and technology arena, including Ian Edwards who joined the company as information security manager in September 2018.

John Graham, chief executive of Medica, commented: “Our recent appointments represent significant hires for Medica Group. We are further strengthening our operational team and continue to invest in developing our technology, operational improvement and advance our approach to innovation as we strive for excellence.”