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James Sneddon

Founder and CEO transforming digital healthcare accessibility
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Australia-wide

Who is James Sneddon?

About James Sneddon

As the Founder and CEO of Hyphen Health, I’m leading a digital healthcare group redefining how Australians access care. Under my leadership, Hyphen Health has built a portfolio of inclusive, stigma-free online clinics including Stigma Health, Hey Fella, PrEP Health, and RoidSafe, each tackling barriers in sexual and preventative healthcare with empathy, technology, and innovation.

A recognised entrepreneur and strategist, I have guided Hyphen Health through rapid growth and national recognition, including listings on the AFR Fast 100, SmartCompany Smart 50, as well as innovation title honours at the Business Hunter Awards and Business NSW Awards. My approach combines a deep understanding of healthcare accessibility with a passion for breaking down taboos around sexual health.

Before founding Hyphen Health, I built and exited several successful hospitality ventures, gaining firsthand insight into customer experience, brand building, and operational execution. My journey into healthcare began with a simple frustration: a doctor’s appointment running 90 minutes late, which sparked my vision for an on-demand, digital-first model of care that puts patients back in control.

Today, I continue to drive Hyphen Health’s mission to make healthcare comfortable, empowering, and available on people’s terms. My work sits at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and human connection, and I remain committed to scaling accessible models of care that challenge stigma and normalise conversations about health.

Current roles & appointments

CEO – Hyphen Health Pty Ltd

Past roles & appointments

Education & qualifications

B.Comm (University of Newcastle) and MBA (Southern Cross)

Awards & recognition

  • Ranked on the AFR Fast Starters 100 list The Australian Financial Review 2024 (#68), 2023 (#33), 2022 (#42).
  • Listed on the SmartCompany Smart50 Awards at position #39 SmartCompany 2023
  • Winner – “Excellence in Innovation” at the Business NSW State Business Awards Business NSW 2024
  • Winner – multiple categories at the Business Hunter Awards (Employer of Choice under 20 employees; Excellence in Innovation) Business Hunter 2024
  • Winner – “Outstanding Business Leader (under 20 employees)” at the Business Hunter Awards for James Sneddon (CEO) Business Hunter 2025
  • Winner – “Best Online Doctor/Telehealth Service” at the ProductReview Awards (via the clinic brand) ProductReview 2025 & 2024.

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