Get to know AlayaCare

Adrian Schauer is the founder and CEO of AlayaCare, a home healthcare software scale-up delivering the next disruptive solution for the global home-based care market. Adrian is a serial technology entrepreneur having built two successful mobile software companies; both achieving leadership positions in their respective markets. Adrian is an active Angel Investor and sits on the boards of several tech start-ups. Adrian is also the co-founder of the Madiro Fund, a non-profit organization created to support innovative solutions to the health problems in low income countries.

Anastasiya leads all finance-related functions, including financial reporting, core accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury and tax. She brings over 15 years of experience as an audit, accounting, and finance economic leader.

Before joining AlayaCare in September of 2021, Anastasiya spent almost 13 years working in public accounting at PwC Canada and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Canada.
Anastasiya holds a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University.

Andrew McDonald has over 20 years of experience leading innovative product teams that break into new markets, beat the competition, and delight customers. He has been part of a successful exit of a venture-backed startup and multiple enterprise software businesses that have grown rapidly and profitably past the $300M revenue mark. He comes to AlayaCare, having most recently held senior positions at Alcatel-Lucent, CENX, and Kinaxis where he was the Chief Product Officer.

An avid hockey player, Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Annette leads AlayaCare’s Australia and New Zealand operations. She brings more than 23 years of experience in the aged care industry, holding numerous positions, including COO of BaptistCare NSW – Australia’s leading and most respected home, community and residential aged care provider, with over 3,500 employees and 160 offices. There she oversaw the operational activities of the organisation and led the company’s strategy and growth.

In her role as AlayaCare General Manager ANZ, Annette leads the growth strategy of the ANZ operations, focusing on delivering better client care and experiences and leveraging data to drive improved outcomes.

As Vice President of Marketing, Aoife leads the company’s marketing efforts, driving initiatives that elevate brand positioning, expand market reach, and support AlayaCare’s mission to transform the future of care in the home. With over 15 years of experience in marketing leadership roles, Aoife has a proven track record of driving growth and brand recognition, especially in the technology sector. Prior to joining AlayaCare in 2025, Aoife worked at ServiceNow, Hays, and Scalar Decisions.

Geoff Darling is happiest at the intersection of business and innovative technology with a higher purpose. As AlayaCare’s CRO, he leads the global revenue organization, overseeing go-to-market functions across sales, marketing, account management, and our partner network. He is passionate about leveraging technology to transform the future of home care by fostering partnerships with customers and stakeholders. Having been an early believer in AlayaCare’s mission, Geoff formally joined in 2022, bringing a diverse background spanning two decades of technology and finance experience.

Isaac Alexander is responsible for leading and driving the AlayaCare technology platform. He serves as the technical evangelist for the architectural vision, strategy, and principles for AlayaCare and Procura (formerly Complia) products. Isaac is the champion for AlayaCare’s individual contributor career track ensuring top talent is challenged and supported well.

Jean-Francois (JF) Gailleur brings more than 30 years of experience in the software industry, leading positions with fast-growing start-ups and large companies such as SAP, hybris, AppDirect, Elevate Security, and Radialpoint. He has held many different roles in positions such as software engineering, system architecture, product management, business strategy, CTO as well as leading many Development and Cloud Engineering teams in international environments. 

JF holds an Engineering Degree in Computer Science and Robotics from Marseille Polytechnic University and an MBA from John Molson School of Business, Concordia University in Montreal. JF is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec. JF has two kids and enjoys outdoor sports.

Manuela is the Senior Vice President of People & Culture at AlayaCare, where she leads the company’s people strategy and helps shape a culture rooted in inclusion, growth, and impact. A strategic and empathetic leader, Manuela champions initiatives that attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering meaningful connection to AlayaCare’s people, purpose, and performance.

Outside of work, she finds joy in dancing and laughing with her two daughters, a reminder of the power of connection in all aspects of life.

Naomi is currently Senior Vice President, of Data and Intelligence at AlayaCare. Her mandate is to drive value and leverage data to support the innovation strategy of AlayaCare. This is done through applied research in machine learning and optimization applications to make home care agencies more efficient and improve clinical outcomes. Naomi also has a wealth of experience as a start-up entrepreneur and a seasoned business executive.

Rhonda leads AlayaCare’s customer organization, overseeing onboarding, support, professional services, and customer success to drive long-term value and retention. With deep experience in scaling teams and delivering meaningful outcomes across health tech, SaaS, and financial services, she brings a strong focus on customer impact and operational excellence. Since joining AlayaCare, Rhonda has led initiatives that have reduced churn, enhanced the customer experience, and expanded service offerings. Prior to AlayaCare, she held senior leadership roles at TouchBistro, including Chief People Officer and SVP of Customer and Employee Success.

With over 20 years of experience in the home and community care sector, majority in leadership roles with Complia Health. Trained in product management, product strategy alignment, project management, and business consulting, Scott was the primary architect of Complia Health’s Procura software. He also provided service and advice to enterprise customers in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Scott has an ability to develop the skill sets of exceptional individuals and create high-performing teams, leading them to deliver on projects that are on time and profitable.

As AlayaCare’s CFO, Uros Stekovic brings over 20 years of experience in technology, with a proven track record of guiding SaaS organizations through rapid expansion and into profitability. In his role, he partners closely with the executive team to align financial and operational goals, ensuring sustainable growth and compliance. He oversees Finance, People & Culture, Legal, IT, Business Operations, and Business Intelligence, driving efficiency and long-term value creation. Passionate about developing talented and ambitious individuals, Uros fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. He emphasizes data-driven decision-making to optimize performance and scalability.

Before joining AlayaCare, Uros held leadership roles at Kroll, Resolver, D&H, SAP, and PwC. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.