01 October 2009 – Healthcare IT specialist Clinical Solutions has appointed Xavier Flinois as Chief Executive Officer to extend its market leadership and spearhead its ambitious and dynamic growth plans for decision support solutions.

Xavier will be joining Clinical Solutions after heading up consulting and investment boutique Houat Partners. Previously Xavier was the CEO of SchlumbergerSema and a member of the Management Board of AtosOrigin, in charge of the UK, Americas and Asia.

David Thorpe, chairman of Clinical Solutions comments, “Xavier brings a wealth of experience to the board, having been deeply involved in Healthcare IT projects around the world, in the UK and US in particular. We’re confident that Xavier will provide our organisation with a clear strategic direction and help us to maintain our position as a trusted global supplier of intelligent IT solutions for the healthcare sector.”

Xavier adds, “I’m delighted to be joining Clinical Solutions at such an exciting time in the company’s development. With the increased demands for new multi-channel decision support tools around the world, there is a real opportunity to help health organisations make a significant impact in quality healthcare delivery and services, whilst remaining cost effective and safe.”

“Clinical Solutions has a unique track record and scaleability for its Software as a Service model. We will continue to introduce specialised technology and content to a market where patients are taking a more active role in their own care and economic stakeholders are under increasing pressure.”