HCI Accelerates Digital Transformation in Healthcare with Strategic Leadership Appointments

HCI, a leader in healthcare quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, is at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. Through the development of Cloda, an AI-enhanced digital solution, HCI is empowering health and social care providers with instant access to the information they need. With a clear focus on improving patient safety, strengthening compliance, and enabling data-driven decision-making, HCI is transforming how quality and regulatory requirements are managed across diverse care environments.

What sets HCI apart is our extensive understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment combined with our deep-rooted expertise in digital innovation. This dual capability allows HCI to create intelligent, intuitive solutions that reflect the complexities of frontline care, ensuring practical, real-world value for providers navigating increasingly complex regulatory demands.

To support this strategic direction, HCI is pleased to announce the appointments of Gary Mellows as Senior Director of Digital Success and Aoife Bland as Director of Quality and Safety. These leadership roles reinforce HCI’s commitment to delivering powerful digital platforms that are grounded in deep expertise and aligned with National Standards.

In his new role, Gary Mellows will lead the strategic execution of HCI’s digital platform delivery, customer success, and service operations. With over 15 years of experience in technology and consulting leadership, Gary brings a strong track record in scaling digital services across healthcare, pharma, and the public sector. His focus will be on deploying intelligent digital tools that enhance provider efficiency, compliance, and ultimately, patient outcomes.

Aoife Bland, appointed as Director of Quality and Safety, brings national and international clinical experience with a specialist focus on regulatory compliance, audit, and risk management. Her role will ensure that HCI’s digital solutions remain underpinned by evidence-based methodologies and best-in-class professional services, ensuring clients achieve and sustain compliance with standards set out by bodies such HIQA, JCI, CHKS, and ISO.

“HCI’s digital solutions aim to transform how healthcare providers manage quality, safety and compliance,” said John Sweeney, CEO of HCI. “With Gary and Aoife joining our leadership team, we are building a unique synergy between technology and subject matter expertise that ensures our clients receive practical, innovative digital tools backed by deep sector knowledge.”

For more information on HCI’s services and leadership team contact info@hci.care.