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- Digital health company 1st Group (1ST) has appointed Louise McElvogue as interim CEO, effective immediately
- Louise will be replacing Klaus Bartosch who will be pursuing other interests but will assist with the handover until September 29
- With 20 years of technology, marketing and strategy experience under her belt, Louise has built more than 30 digital business across the health, government, technology, media and education services
- Additionally, she has worked across Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. with the likes of ABC, BBC, Newscorp, McDonald’s and the NHS
- An extensive search is now underway for a more permanent holder, and 1st Group will continue to make updates as it progresses
- 1st Group is down 3.45 per cent on the market and shares are trading at 2.8 cents
Digital health company 1st Group (1ST) has appointed Louise McElvogue as interim CEO, effective immediately.
Louise will be replacing Klaus Bartosch who will be pursuing other interests. However, he will assist with the handover and complete his notice period which is expected to end on September 29.
“It is never an easy decision especially after 10 years. 1st Group has an amazing team, loyal customers and partners,” Klaus said.
“I look forward to working with Louise and the future CEO to assist with a smooth transition over the next six months and will continue to support the company as a shareholder with its future growth plans,” he added.
With 20 years of technology, marketing and strategy experience under her belt, Louise joined 1st Group’s board in September 2020.
Across her career she has built more than 30 digital business across the health, government, technology, media and education services.
Louise has worked across Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. with the likes of ABC, BBC, Newscorp, McDonald’s and the NHS.
Additionally, she is on the board of Cluey Learning and was previously on the board of WhiteHawk Cybersecurity.
An extensive search is now underway for a more permanent holder and 1st Group will continue to make updates as it progresses.
1st Group is down 3.45 per cent on the market and shares are trading at 2.8 cents at 12:10 pm AEDT.
