Get to know AlayaCare

Adrian Schauer is the founder and CEO of AlayaCare, a home healthcare software scale-up delivering the next disruptive solution for the global home-based care market. Adrian is a serial technology entrepreneur having built two successful mobile software companies; both achieving leadership positions in their respective markets. Adrian is an active Angel Investor and sits on the boards of several tech start-ups. Adrian is also the co-founder of the Madiro Fund, a non-profit organization created to support innovative solutions to the health problems in low income countries.

Andrew McDonald has over 20 years of experience leading innovative product teams that break into new markets, beat the competition, and delight customers. He has been part of a successful exit of a venture-backed startup and multiple enterprise software businesses that have grown rapidly and profitably past the $300M revenue mark. He comes to AlayaCare, having most recently held senior positions at Alcatel-Lucent, CENX, and Kinaxis where he was the Chief Product Officer.

An avid hockey player, Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Annette leads AlayaCare’s Australia and New Zealand operations. She brings more than 23 years of experience in the aged care industry, holding numerous positions, including COO of BaptistCare NSW – Australia’s leading and most respected home, community and residential aged care provider, with over 3,500 employees and 160 offices. There she oversaw the operational activities of the organisation and led the company’s strategy and growth.

In her role as AlayaCare General Manager ANZ, Annette leads the growth strategy of the ANZ operations, focusing on delivering better client care and experiences and leveraging data to drive improved outcomes.

As Chief Operating Officer, George oversees a portfolio of AlayaCare’s operating functions including Customer Success, Strategy & Corporate Development, People & Culture, Finance, Legal and Compliance. A passionate academic, thought leader and team-builder, George joins AlayaCare and the home-based care industry after more than a decade building Clio into the largest and most innovative legal technology platform in the world. George contributed significantly to the digital transformation of the practice of law by launching the Legal Trends Report. He also serves as a Board Member to several technology startups and is a mentor to technology leaders. At AlayaCare, George focuses on building high-performing teams that help our customers thrive.

Jean-Francois (JF) Gailleur brings more than 30 years of experience in the software industry, leading positions with fast-growing start-ups and large companies such as SAP, hybris, AppDirect, Elevate Security, and Radialpoint. He has held many different roles in positions such as software engineering, system architecture, product management, business strategy, CTO as well as leading many Development and Cloud Engineering teams in international environments. 

JF holds an Engineering Degree in Computer Science and Robotics from Marseille Polytechnic University and an MBA from John Molson School of Business, Concordia University in Montreal. JF is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec. JF has two kids and enjoys outdoor sports.

Isaac Alexander is responsible for leading and driving the AlayaCare technology platform. He serves as the technical evangelist for the architectural vision, strategy, and principles for AlayaCare and Procura (formerly Complia) products. Isaac is the champion for AlayaCare’s individual contributor career track ensuring top talent is challenged and supported well.

Manuela leads the People & Culture function at AlayaCare. Her focus: overseeing the company’s people strategy, building a culture of high-performing teams, attracting, developing and retaining the best talent and creating a world class employee experience. She brings over 15 years of experience in human resources and leads with empathy, passion, transparency, and integrity. She truly cares about our people and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where employees feel that they are supported and can accelerate in doing the best work of their careers. Manuela holds a B.A. in Human Resources from l’Université du Québec à Montreal and is a Certified Human Resources Professional from l’Ordre des CRHA. She’s been working directly with people from a very young age and realized early on that she wanted to make a positive impact on people’s lives. She has two daughters and enjoys laughing and dancing with them.

Naomi is currently Senior Vice President, of Data and Intelligence at AlayaCare. Her mandate is to drive value and leverage data to support the innovation strategy of AlayaCare. This is done through applied research in machine learning and optimization applications to make home care agencies more efficient and improve clinical outcomes. Naomi also has a wealth of experience as a start-up entrepreneur and a seasoned business executive.

Anastasiya leads all finance-related functions, including financial reporting, core accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury and tax. She brings over 15 years of experience as an audit, accounting, and finance economic leader.

Before joining AlayaCare in September of 2021, Anastasiya spent almost 13 years working in public accounting at PwC Canada and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Canada.
Anastasiya holds a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University.

Richard is responsible for the Legal, Risk and Compliance functions at AlayaCare. He leads a small team of in-house and external professionals who support key aspects of AlayaCare’s business and operations including intellectual property, commercial contracting and strategic partnerships, regulatory matters, privacy and data security, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Richard brings over 20 years of experience building and developing innovative and high-growth technology companies, including most recently acting as SVP, Legal and Compliance at PointClickCare, one of the leading EHR providers in the long-term care space.

With over 20 years of experience in the home and community care sector, majority in leadership roles with Complia Health. Trained in product management, product strategy alignment, project management, and business consulting, Scott was the primary architect of Complia Health’s Procura software. He also provided service and advice to enterprise customers in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Scott has an ability to develop the skill sets of exceptional individuals and create high-performing teams, leading them to deliver on projects that are on time and profitable.

As AlayaCare’s CRO, Geoff articulates and executes our short- and long-term strategic plans, in close collaboration with our executive team. His portfolio includes overseeing traditional corporate development functions as well as our Market Leader roles, Partnerships, and Product Marketing. Geoff joined AlayaCare in 2022, bringing a diverse background spanning two decades in technology, finance, and capital markets, most recently as a Managing Director with Scotiabank’s Global Equities division. He is a Professional Engineer and a Chartered Financial Analyst.