Green Cross Health has appointed Mark Smith as chief information officer, tasked with leading digital transformation across the group. Smith joins Green Cross Health, a major provider of primary healthcare in New Zealand, from Fonterra, where he was general manager of digital and analytics, At the dairy co-operative, he led a team in building and evolving its global digital network, and capitalising on disruptive technologies, such as advanced analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). He is also a member of both the Wynyard Innovation Neighbourhood and AUT Industry Advisory Board. “This appointment shows we’re serious about digital transformation and future-proofing our business, so we can continue to fulfil the healthcare needs of people in communities throughout New Zealand,” says Steve Browning, Green Cross Health chief financial and chief operating officer, in a statement. Green Cross Health says it is investing significantly in its technology infrastructure to support operational efficiencies and future growth across the group. It aims to simplify primary healthcare for patients, with the goal of supporting them to proactively manage their own health using online platforms and health coaching services, in addition to face to face engagement with health professionals. Related content feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers interview Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role Dr. Amrut Urkude became CIO of Reliance Polyester after his company was acquired by Reliance Industries. He discusses challenges IT leaders face while transitioning from a small company to a large multinational enterprise, and how to overcome them. By Yashvendra Singh May 26, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation Careers brandpost With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses By Veronica Lew May 25, 2023 5 mins Lenovo news Alteryx works in generative AI for speedy analytics results OpenAI integration and AI wizardry for report generation are aimed at making Alteryx’s analytics products more accessible. By Jon Gold May 25, 2023 3 mins Analytics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe