EVERSANA, a Chicago-based provider of commercial services to the global life sciences industry, announced on Wednesday that it has named Ryan Sparks as its new chief information officer.

Sparks has 25-year of experience delivering business outcome in complex environments across various industries. His cross-functional experience includes technology, data strategy, product management, operations and finance. He has worked as interim chief executive officer at The Headstrong Project. He has served in multiple senior technology leadership roles at both global companies and startups, which includes Lennar Corporation, and JP Morgan Chase. He is a decorated US Veteran, who has served for over 15 years in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry and Reconnaissance Officer, where he received multiple military honours, including the Silver Star, and two Purple Hearts.

Sparks is to report to chief operating officer Sy Pretorius.