Sciensus

London – October 29, 2026 -- Sciensus has appointed James Tugendhat OBE as Chief Executive Officer, bringing in an executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare and complex service organisations.

Former HC-One group CEO replaces interim chief Gordon Cox

Tugendhat was most recently Group CEO of HC-One, the UK's largest care home operator. He previously held senior positions at Bupa, including CEO of Health Dialog, a US health analytics and chronic disease management company. He also spent seven years as a non-executive director of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Gordon Cox led Sciensus as interim CEO while the Board searched for a permanent successor. Cox continues as Chief Operating Officer and as a member of key company boards.