Eynsham, Oxfordshire-based healthcare data migration and archiving company Stalis has appointed Damian Pearce as chief commercial officer.

Healthcare data company Egress Group acquired Stalis in January last year.

Pearce has 19 years’ experience delivering transformational programmes and change in the NHS. Over the past 12 years, his focus has been on data, informatics and reporting delivery, including being involved in Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and King’s College Hospital’s recent electronic patient record (EPR) implementation. He founded data migration consultancy Integris Solutions and spent time working in the NHS as an EPR programme director.      

Kieran Hughes, chief executive of Stalis, said: “Damian’s experience in this sector is unmatched, so we’re delighted he’s joined us as we continue to make headway in scaling our services in healthcare and with other public and private sector organisations.

“With so much change in the NHS at a national level right now, trusts and ICSs will need proven and experienced delivery partners now more than ever. We’re privileged to have the opportunity to provide these services as their needs evolve.”  

Pearce commented: “As the leading provider of data management services in the NHS, I’ve known and admired Stalis for years. Joining Kieran Hughes and the team at this pivotal moment of growth is a fantastic opportunity. His vision to enhance the company’s offer and become the go-to partner for trusts, ICSs, health boards and national agencies for all data needs will transform the current landscape. 

“I’m looking forward to building on their long history of success and refining and enhancing the products and services to meet the evolving needs of healthcare organisations.”  

Stalis works with more than 20 NHS organisations including London North West Healthcare and Royal Free London, providing services for data extraction, data quality assurance, transformation, migration and archiving across healthcare.

Egress Group provides data management services to public and private sector organisations across the UK.