Alliance Medical Group Announces new Chief Operating Officer

LONDON, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Medical Group, Europe's leading independent diagnostic imaging service provider, has today announced the appointment of Guy Blomfield as Group Chief Operating Officer. He joins Alliance Medical from General Healthcare Group (GHG).

Guy's appointment follows the successful restructuring of Alliance Medical Group in 2010, which has provided the company with a stable and strong platform for growth. His arrival further cements the strategic partnership between GHG and Alliance Medical.

Commenting on the appointment, Philippe Houssiau, Chief Executive of Alliance Medical Group said:

"I am delighted to welcome Guy to Alliance Medical at a really exciting time for the business. He brings a wealth of experience and a shared ambition to drive forward the growth of the company. His appointment also reinforces our strategic relationship with GHG."

Adrian Fawcett, CEO of GHG Group, commented:

"We already have the makings of a strong working partnership with Alliance Medical as we roll out a further seven fixed complex imaging sites with them in our estate and I am hoping we can see this go further. We look forward to working closely with Alliance to further enhance the diagnostic service and provision we can offer to our respective customers and to pass on the benefits of our national network accordingly. I wish Guy every success with his new company."

Notes to Editors

1. Alliance Medical is Europe's leading provider of outsourced diagnostic imaging services. Established in 1989, and operating in 17 European countries, Alliance Medical's fleet includes 190 mobile and static services as well as a network of clinics. The company is a pioneer in the provision of full service outsourcing solutions, including scanning equipment, booking services, site management and access to the industry's leading Radiologists and Radiographers.

2. Guy Blomfield joins Alliance Medical from the General Healthcare Group, where he spent four years as Commercial and Strategy Director. Prior to this, Guy was on the board of Oasis Healthcare which was successfully sold to Duke Street Capital in 2007.

A picture accompanying this release is available from the European Pressphoto Agency (EPA). To view, go to https://webgate.epa.eu/ and log in using Username: prnewswire and Password: guest01