HL7 International has announced the appointment of Patrick (Pat) McGinn, MBA, CAE, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening the organization’s leadership team during a pivotal period of transition.
Pat brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and operational experience across professional associations. He joins HL7 from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), where he most recently served as Director of the Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute, leading strategic planning, program development, education and standards initiatives, and member engagement.
In his role as COO, Pat will oversee HL7’s operational functions, including technology, membership services, and internal operations, while supporting the organization’s global mission to enable safe, scalable health data exchange.