Data-Driven Telehealth: A Conversation with Francois van Heerden

Episode 11 October 15, 2024 00:40:08
Data-Driven Telehealth: A Conversation with Francois van Heerden
Keeping Up With Data
Data-Driven Telehealth: A Conversation with Francois van Heerden

Oct 15 2024 | 00:40:08

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Show Notes

In this episode of Keeping Up With Data, host Sean Gray sits down with François van Heerdan, the Head of Data and Analytics at Alternaleaf, to explore the pivotal role of data in transforming telehealth experiences. As one of the largest direct-to-patient telehealth service providers in Australia, Alternaleaf, under its parent company Montu, is revolutionizing how patients access healthcare services.

François shares insights from his extensive career in business intelligence, data science, and analytics, discussing how he is leading efforts to democratize data and research within the Alternaleaf ecosystem. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes through optimized digital health capabilities, François's work is paving the way for data-driven advancements in telehealth.

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About François van Heerdan:
Francois van Heerdan is the Head of Data and Analytics at Alternaleaf, one of the largest direct-to-patient telehealth service providers in Australia under Montu and its suite of brands. In his role, Francois is responsible for democratising data and research for Alternaleaf, Montu and Leafio, its wholesale distribution arm for pharmacies.  

Francois has over 10 years of experience in business intelligence, data science and analytics; joining Montu in June 2023 to build a top-notch data team and develop industry leading data, machine learning and analytics platforms. He is responsible for facilitating and optimising the digital health capabilities at Alternaleaf to improve telehealth experiences and patient outcomes.

Previously, Francois drove the data strategy as the Head of Data Analytics at The Iconic in Australia and was the Tech Advisor and Chief Data Officer for lifestyle and ecommerce company, Silvertree Brands in Cape Town, South Africa. 

He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Business/Managerial Economics and Master’s Degree (World Trade Organisation Award) in International Business/BTrade/Commerce from North-West University. He lives in Adelaide, Australia. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-van-heerden

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Hosts: Seán Gray

Guest: François van Heerdan  

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