20th March 2025
Laya Healthcare, now part of AXA, has appointed Dr. Olwyn McWeeney to its Executive Leadership Team as Director of Medical Services, a newly created role pivotal to the company’s ambitious healthcare strategy.
A highly respected clinician, Dr. McWeeney brings a wealth of experience as a Medical Doctor, Barrister, Senior Healthcare Executive, and former founding CEO and Medical Director of the Galway Clinic. Her appointment marks laya healthcare’s first external Executive hire in over a decade, reinforcing its commitment to expanding healthcare delivery and enhancing clinical excellence for its 710,000 members.
In her new role, Dr. McWeeney will drive laya’s Medical Services strategy, ensuring best-in-class care across its network of Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinics, digital health platforms, and telehealth services. She will focus on clinical outcomes, innovation, and strengthening laya’s healthcare offering to meet evolving member needs.
D.O. O’Connor, Managing Director at Laya Healthcare, welcomed the appointment:
“Delivering faster access to healthcare is key to delivering on our promise to look after our members always and we’re beyond thrilled to have someone of Olwyn’s distinguished calibre and experience join our team and take us to the next level of healthcare that will deliver better medical outcomes for our members.”
Dr. McWeeney added:
“Laya’s drive for innovation and deep commitment to superior levels of patient-centric care in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape is inspiring. With a focus on integration, innovation and enhancement of laya’s medical services, this exciting role will augment laya’s continuous efforts to deliver a seamless and sustainable healthcare experience for members now and into the future. With the support of an experienced and passionate team, my role is to integrate and enhance laya healthcare’s benefits and services, aligning them with our ambitious plans to redefine healthcare delivery and drive better outcomes for members. I am delighted to join the laya team.”
Laya Healthcare is part of AXA Group, Europe’s No.1 health insurer and a global leader in healthcare.
About Dr. McWeeney, MB BCH BAO LLB BL
Dr. McWeeney is a distinguished Medical Doctor, Barrister-at-Law, and Senior Healthcare Executive with over 20 years of experience spanning public and private healthcare, life sciences, and medico-legal sectors. She holds an Honorary Lectureship with Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).
Her previous roles include:
Dr. McWeeney holds an Honours Degree in Medicine and a First-Class Honours Degree in Law from University of Galway, a Barrister-at-Law Degree from King’s Inns, and a Strategy Execution Certification from Harvard Business School.