Digital health company UpHealth Inc (NYSE: UPH) disclosed on Monday that it has appointed Darren DeRosa as its new chief people officer, joining the UpHealth executive leadership team with immediate effect.

The company said DeRosa has over 30 years of experience in cross-functional human resources. His background includes global human resources, business operations and optimization and technology for Fortune 500 companies across industries, such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, banking and financial services, insurance and higher education.

Previously, DeRosa served as the senior vice president of Business Optimization and People at Amplity Health. He also served as senior director Total Rewards Americas and HR Global Operations for Teva Pharmaceuticals.

UpHealth said that initially, DeRosa will focus on accelerating various corporate integration activities and hiring and retaining top talent. He will also work on initiatives such as building UpHealth's company culture with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion to align with its goal of reshaping healthcare to bridge global healthcare disparities.