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HEALWELL AI Appoints Brad Porter to Board of Directors

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HEALWELL AI (OTCQX: HWAIF) appointed Brad Porter to its Board of Directors effective April 22, 2026, strengthening commercial and strategic leadership.

Porter, HEALWELL chief commercial officer and CEO of Orion Health, brings over 15 years of finance and global healthcare technology experience. Ian McCrae is stepping down after the Orion Health integration.

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  • Brad Porter appointed to Board effective April 22, 2026
  • Porter brings 15+ years of commercial and healthcare technology experience
  • Porter oversees group-wide commercial strategy and revenue growth

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  • Ian McCrae stepping down removes a founder with over three decades of experience
  • Loss of McCrae's institutional knowledge across 12 countries following integration

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  • HEALWELL appoints Brad Porter, Chief Commercial Officer of HEALWELL and CEO of Orion Health, to its Board of Directors to strengthen the Company's commercial and strategic expertise.
  • Ian McCrae is stepping down from the Board of Directors to focus on other ventures following the successful integration of Orion Health into HEALWELL.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 22, 2026) - HEALWELL AI Inc. (TSX: AIDX) (OTCQX: HWAIF) ("HEALWELL" or the "Company"), a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused on preventative care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Porter to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Brad Porter, Chief Commercial Officer of HEALWELL and CEO of Orion Health, brings over 15 years of experience in finance, commercial leadership, and global healthcare technology. A Chartered Accountant by training, he has held senior commercial roles at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and has led Orion Health as CEO, driving innovation in health data platforms and AI-enabled care. At HEALWELL, he oversees group-wide commercial strategy, revenue growth, and go-to-market alignment, with a focus on public sector opportunities and government contracts.

Ian McCrae has decided to step down from HEALWELL's Board of Directors to focus on other ventures following the successful integration of Orion Health into HEALWELL. Mr. McCrae is the founder of Orion Health and built the company over more than three decades into a global leader in health information technology, operating across 12 countries. During his time on the Board, he provided valuable guidance on strategic initiatives and played an important role in supporting HEALWELL through a critical period of integration and growth. HEALWELL sincerely thanks Mr. McCrae for his dedication, insight, and contributions, and wishes him continued success.

"We are pleased to welcome Brad Porter to HEALWELL's Board of Directors," said Hamed Shahbazi, Chair of HEALWELL AI. "Brad brings deep commercial expertise and global healthcare experience from his leadership roles at Orion Health and HEALWELL, and his appointment will further strengthen our ability to execute on our growth strategy.

"We also want to extend our sincere thanks to Ian McCrae for his dedicated service on HEALWELL's Board. His guidance, insight, and contributions have been invaluable during a transformative period for the Company, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

James Lee
Chief Executive Officer
HEALWELL AI Inc.

About HEALWELL AI

HEALWELL is a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused on preventative care. Its mission is to improve healthcare and save lives through early identification and detection of disease. Using its own proprietary technology, the Company is developing and commercializing advanced clinical decision support systems that can help healthcare providers detect rare and chronic diseases, improve efficiency of their practice and ultimately help improve patient health outcomes. HEALWELL is executing a strategy centered around developing and acquiring technology and clinical sciences capabilities that complement the Company's road map. HEALWELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AIDX" and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol "HWAIF". To learn more about HEALWELL, please visit https://healwell.ai/.

For more information:

Pardeep S. Sangha
Investor Relations, HEALWELL AI Inc.
Phone: 604-572-6392
ir@healwell.ai

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/293758

FAQ

Who is Brad Porter and why was he appointed to HEALWELL's board (HWAIF) on April 22, 2026?

Brad Porter was appointed to HEALWELL's board effective April 22, 2026 to strengthen commercial leadership. According to the company, Porter serves as HEALWELL chief commercial officer and CEO of Orion Health with over 15 years of relevant experience.

What roles does Brad Porter currently hold at HEALWELL and Orion Health for HWAIF investors?

Brad Porter is HEALWELL chief commercial officer and CEO of Orion Health, now also a HEALWELL board member. According to the company, he leads commercial strategy, revenue growth, and go-to-market alignment with public sector focus.

Why is Ian McCrae stepping down from HEALWELL's board and what is the timing for HWAIF shareholders?

Ian McCrae is stepping down to focus on other ventures following the Orion Health integration. According to the company, his departure follows successful integration work and takes effect concurrent with the board change announced April 22, 2026.

How might Brad Porter's board appointment affect HEALWELL's commercial strategy (HWAIF)?

Porter's appointment is intended to strengthen HEALWELL's commercial execution and government contracting efforts. According to the company, he will oversee group-wide commercial strategy and revenue growth to support the company's growth plan.

Does the board change signal any executive leadership change at HEALWELL (HWAIF)?

The announcement reports a board appointment and a director stepping down, not an executive leadership change. According to the company, Porter already serves as chief commercial officer, while Ian McCrae will leave the board to pursue other ventures.

When did HEALWELL announce the board appointment for Brad Porter and the departure of Ian McCrae (HWAIF)?

HEALWELL announced the board appointment and Ian McCrae's departure on April 22, 2026. According to the company, Porter's role on the board is effective immediately as of that date.