About Us
Evolve is an Australian-owned boutique digital health coaching and advisory firm specialising in leadership and workforce development.
James Foxall and James Carpenter founded the company in 2021 after recognising digital outcomes could be dramatically improved across healthcare with better leadership support and expert guidance.
Based in Brisbane, Evolve collaborates with healthcare teams and leaders around the country to overcome the complex technical and political challenges they face. With an extensive network of industry-leading consultants, the team provides a range of bespoke coaching, consulting and training initiatives.
Our approach
At Evolve, we’ve spent over four decades in the private and public sector understanding what makes a high-performing healthcare organisation tick. The combined industry tenure of our team is hard to beat, from award-winning CIOs to international chief change facilitators.
As a network of leading coaches and consultants, we’re deeply ingrained in digital health and at the leading edge of industry advancements and best practices. We hand-pick the most suitable team for every engagement.
We don’t believe generic training has a meaningful impact. Our services are tailored to each work scenario and individual, and we insist on measurable outcomes. This tried and tested process is how we develop high-performing teams and improve healthcare outcomes.
Our digital health coaching and advisory firm has grown primarily through word of mouth. We’ve always believed in delivering value and exceptional service to our clients, and we’re lucky enough to have worked with some of Australia’s leading state and federal health departments, aged care, private healthcare providers and consulting firms since 2021.
Meet our expert team
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James co-founded Evolve HD with James Foxall in 2021 and guides the company’s strategic direction dedicated to fostering sustainable growth in the digital health ecosystem.
As an expert in driving change initiatives and leadership programs within healthcare and IT, he has over 20 years’ experience working with leading organisations such as Gartner, Queensland Health, Mater Health, Uniting Care, Gold Coast Health and NSW Health. He is known for his ability to simplify complex problems.
You could describe James as an avid blues guitarist and part-time dog walker.
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James Carpenter
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Before co-founding Evolve HD with James Carpenter in 2021, James worked in public and private healthcare organisations for nearly 25 years. Today, he leads the company’s digital health consulting and advisory engagements.
Former CIO of West Moreton Hospital and Health Service, James is known for building high-performing teams, specialist healthcare executive coaching and driving transformation across digital health, IT, clinical and HIM.
Outside of the office, he’s a passionate basketball fan and player.
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James Foxall
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Bard is a respected chief change negotiator with 30+ years’ international experience developing workforce culture and maturing collective awareness and building resilience.
Former Executive Partner of Gartner Australasia, at Evolve HD Bard coaches executive teams on emotional intelligence, collaboration and trust in times of change.
Bard is also an avid author and has written on machine translation, personal development and enterprise design.
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Bard Papegaaij
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Tricia is a digital health leader best known for achieving high clinical adoption of integrated technological initiatives that improve patient outcomes and drive operational efficiencies.
An expert in delivering digital transformations in public and private healthcare, Tricia works with coaching and consulting clients at Evolve HD advising on digital strategy, change management and benefits realisation.
Tricia is a mentor for women in digital leadership with the Australasian Institute of Digital Health.
Tricia Liebke
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David is a distinguished CIO known for leading digital transformation across public sector organisations. At Evolve HD, he coaches senior and emerging leaders facing digital challenges and builds high-performing teams that drive organisational success.
Currently Executive Director Digital at the Victorian Building Authority, David is an expert in digital and data strategy, advising on operational efficiency measures and IT service delivery.
You could also describe David as a governance and business case expert.
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David Black
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Marcus is an expert IT leader with 25 years’ industry knowledge in delivering practical, results-driven advice to ASX 200 companies and government agencies. He is a former Vice President and Executive Partner at Gartner.
A consultant and facilitator working with Evolve HD, Marcus specialises in helping leaders overcome operational and digital challenges and shares insight on IT governance, strategy and digital transformation.
You can also find Marcus travelling the world with his family.
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Marcus Darbyshire
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Nathan has worked in the public healthcare industry for 20 years across critical care, digital innovation, education and research. He is co-founder of a healthtech startup that leverages AI to support education delivery and is a former Chief Nursing Information Officer at Western Sydney Local Health District.
At Evolve HD, Nathan facilitates coaching programs and advises organisations on smart decision making, optimising clinical workflows and successful implementation of cutting-edge technologies.
When he’s not working, Nathan is a live music entrepreneur and enthusiast.
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Dr Nathan Moore
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One of Australia’s top CIOs, Nina is an award-winning expert in building and leading high-performing teams and driving technological innovation across IT and cybersecurity.
Known as a passionate mentor and coach, Nina leads coaching programs at Evolve HD using a neuroscientific approach that emphasises personal growth and strategic problem-solving.
Nina is also a three-time author of children’s books on cyber safety.
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Nina Du Thaler
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Dave is a senior healthcare executive and has worked across public and private providers, health insurers and consulting firms for over 30 years. At Evolve HD, he advises organisations and leaders on how to enhance value and drive innovation through people, process and technology.
A former CIO with experience implementing digital infrastructure including Epic and Cerner in inpatient and outpatient settings, Dave is a founding member of the Australasian Digital Health Executive Network and received a HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence for transforming clinical outcomes at St Stephens Hospital in 2019.
You can often find Dave hiking in national parks across the country.
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Dave Kempson
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Glen Higginbotham is an accomplished digital health professional with over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, combining his background in software engineering and psychology to create a unique skillset that bridges the gap between technology and human behavior. His expertise enables him to develop innovative solutions that optimise both operational efficiency and patient care, making him a highly sought-after figure in healthcare transformation.
Glen’s ability to navigate between the technological, organisational, and human factors influencing healthcare programs has earned him international recognition, including awards for his work in digital transformation and analytics. His recent contributions continue to shape the future of digital health, ensuring that healthcare providers can successfully adapt to the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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