Meet the team

We are powered by people. Our success is due a dedicated team who work to improve people’s lives every day. Discover more about the leaders who design and implement our strategy, so we can provide even better access to our innovative healthcare solutions.

Chris Ronaldson

Chief Operating Officer
Chris is Acacium Group’s Chief Operating Officer for Health and Community Services, leading a division that delivers community-based healthcare and capacity solutions to support the NHS and wider health system. He is responsible for operational performance, service delivery and the development of new and innovative services that improve access to care and support evolving patient needs.

Chris joined Acacium Group in 2023 as Chief Product and Information Officer, where he led the Group’s technology and transformation agenda, including digital development, service delivery and key change programmes supporting front-line operations and the Group’s growth strategy.

Prior to joining Acacium Group, Chris held senior and board-level roles within FTSE and NYSE-listed organisations. He brings extensive experience in operational leadership, technology-enabled transformation and leading complex, large-scale operations.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to and playing music and being by the sea.

Emrys Haugen

Managing Director, Community Services
Emrys Haugen joined Thornbury Community Services, part of Acacium Group, in 2015. Emrys enables our teams to continue our commitment to delivering an outstanding service whilst ensuring everyone has the right skills and resources to diversify and develop their expertise to match the needs of the changing healthcare system.

Emrys’ passion for people drives his ambition to deliver bespoke care and support services for people in the community and to achieve Xyla’s vision of becoming a world-class care provider.

Alex Sweeney

Managing Director, Community Health
Alex has spent the entirety of his professional life focused on the delivery of public services in healthcare, social care, criminal justice and immigration. He has a track record for delivering high-quality services which provide valued outcomes for both patients and commissioners.

Alex is committed to ensuring Xyla is a purpose-led business which places clinical excellence and clinical pathway innovation at the heart of our service.

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Xyla is a trading name of ICS Operations Ltd (Registered No 4793945), Pulse Healthcare Limited (Registered No 3156103), Carehome Selection Limited (Registered No 3091598), Independent Clinical Services Limited (Registered No 4768329) and CHS Healthcare Software Limited (Registered No 11582111)