
James Murray joins as HCML’s Chief Executive Officer from 30 September 2024. Originally a pharmacist, James has enjoyed a successful career in healthcare leadership roles. Most recently he was a member of the Executive Board of Nuffield Health where he was Chief Commercial Officer and then Chief Customer and Strategy Officer.
James supersedes outgoing CEO, Nick Delaney, who will stay on with HCML as a Non-Executive Director. Nick has been with HCML since November 2021, leading the business from £20m to £50m revenue through a combination of strong organic growth and strategic M&A with the acquisition of healthcare rm and CA Case Management.
Nick Delaney said: “After nearly 3 years in charge, having achieved great growth and diversification for HCML, now feels like the right time to hand on the baton to the next generation of leadership. The appointment of someone of James’s quality is a fantastic coup for HCML and shows what an attractive business the HCML team has built. James will undoubtedly lead our people and our business to even greater heights.”
Tim Hammond, HCML’s Chair said: “We are very grateful for Nick’s leadership and wisdom over the last three years – and greatly look forward to welcoming James to HCML as we continue our growth journey.”
As the new CEO, James will deploy his wide-ranging experience of operational excellence and customer-focused outcome delivery as he consolidates and continues the rapid expansion and diversification which HCML has achieved over the last 3 years.
Commenting on his appointment, James Murray said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to lead such a robust and dynamic healthcare business which I am confident will be doing great things in the years to come.”
Alongside James, Vish Buldawoo also joins as Managing Director of the Corporate Health and Wellbeing arm of HCML where he will be responsible for leading the direction of the division and managing corporate relationships. Vish joins from Centrica where he spent 11 years, more recently in senior leadership positions including HR Director and leading Benefits, Pensions and Health & Wellbeing across the Group. He also undertook board responsibilities as well as Chairing Centrica’s Healthcare Trust.
Vish Buldawoo, commented: “Having previously partnered strategically with HCML as a client, I have seen first-hand the positive impact this organisation has. It is a privilege to work with so many dedicated, caring individuals whose focus is on health and wellbeing outcomes. As we move forward, I remain committed to ensuring that in my role I continue to support our business growth, our offering and expand our client base.”