Agilio Software appoints new CEO

Sheffield-headquartered Agilio Software, a leading provider of healthcare operations software, has appointed Dr Ben Betts as its new chief executive following a period of rapid growth.

The company, which saves healthcare professionals time through digitisation, has completed five acquisitions in the last 12 months. 

Ben succeeds previous chief executive Neil Laycock, who will continue with the business in a strategic role to drive further mergers & acquisitions.

Ben previously served as chief executive of workplace digital learning provider Learning Pool, where he spearheaded the company’s significant growth, building a presence in multiple countries and scaling the business to over 450 employees. 

During his tenure, Ben led strategic M&A initiatives, drove innovation and significantly scaled internal operations. 

He said: "I am excited to join Agilio Software and lead the business through its next stage of growth and innovation. 

“It’s my privilege to take over a world-class team and continue building on Agilio’s impressive foundation. 

“Together, we’ll focus on driving organic growth, pursuing strategic acquisitions and continuing to expand and integrate our product suite to better serve the needs of our customers.” 

Dr Sati Sian, chairman of Agilio Software, which has further offices in Devon, Newcastle and Brighton, added: “The board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ben Betts as chief executive of Agilio Software. 

“His impressive track record of scaling businesses, coupled with his deep expertise in learning technologies and developing high-performance teams, makes him the ideal leader to guide Agilio through its next phase of growth. 

“As we continue to expand our market presence and enhance our product offerings, with five acquisitions completed in the past 12 months, Ben’s strategic leadership will be instrumental in delivering on our ambitious goals. 

“Agilio continues to strengthen the management team to support and drive the growth journey.”  

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