Careteq Limited (ASX:CTQ) has appointed digital health executive Pauline Soo as a member of its Advisory Board, the clinical healthtech company disclosed on 6 November 2026, with the appointment aimed at supporting the growth and development of its HMR Referrals business.

Key Points

  • Pauline Soo appointed as a member of Careteq's Advisory Board, effective 6 November 2026
  • Ms Soo has more than 20 years of experience across healthcare, digital transformation, commercial strategy and operational leadership
  • She is currently Head of InstantScripts at Wesfarmers Health and previously held senior roles at Datacom and Teladoc Health
  • Careteq's Advisory Board was established in August 2026 and is chaired by Fiona Rhody-Nicoll
  • The company said it is progressing further Advisory Board appointments with expertise in artificial intelligence and healthcare technology

Pauline Soo's Professional Background and Current Role

According to the filing, Ms Soo currently serves as Head of InstantScripts at Wesfarmers Health, where she has led the integration and evolution of the digital healthcare business, including initiatives spanning clinical governance, operational scalability and AI-enabled healthcare services. Her previous senior leadership roles include Director – Health ANZ at Datacom and Director of Operations, Australasia at Teladoc Health. She also serves on the Calvary Health Care Bethlehem (Victoria) Advisory Board and previously acted as a sector partner advisor for the Australian Government's Department of Health and Aged Care's Aged Care Digital Transformation Group.

Advisory Board Establishment and Chair's Statement

Careteq's Advisory Board was established in August 2026, chaired by Fiona Rhody-Nicoll, to provide strategic guidance on commercial expansion, technology innovation, healthcare partnerships and growth opportunities. Advisory Board Chair Ms Rhody-Nicoll said Ms Soo brings "a strong combination of digital health expertise, commercial acumen and operational leadership" and that her experience with leading healthcare and technology organisations "will provide valuable insights as we work with management to identify new growth opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships and support the continued evolution of HMR Referrals."

Further Advisory Board Appointments Planned

The company disclosed it is progressing the appointment of additional Advisory Board members with complementary expertise across artificial intelligence and healthcare technology, with further appointments to be announced in accordance with the company's continuous disclosure obligations. Executive Chairman Mark Simari said the company is "strengthening our ability to identify new opportunities, accelerate growth and build a more scalable healthcare technology business" by bringing together experienced healthcare leaders with industry relationships and expertise in digital innovation. Careteq operates HMR Referrals, a marketplace platform that streamlines the process of completing Home Medicines Reviews.