Appointment - Chief Executive for Spark Health, John Macaskill-Smith

John Macaskill-Smith has been appointed chief executive for Spark Health. He joins Spark following his role as chief network officer at Tend Health.

Macaskill-Smith brings a broad depth of experience from across both public and private sectors where he has held senior roles across a range of organisations, including the Health Funding Authority, Ministry of Health and Primary Care organisations.

Mark Beder, Spark customer director enterprise and government said, “(Macaskill-Smith) is passionate about bridging the gap between technology and outcomes, and leading passionate teams to enable health sector digital transformation, empowering clinicians, and prioritising exceptional patient experiences."