Jarrard Expands AI Consulting Team

Sep 26, 2026
Healthcare consulting firm Jarrard appointed James Cervantes as AI Lead and hired Meltem Singh as Senior Vice President of AI Strategy and Enablement.

Jarrard expands its artificial intelligence capabilities and adds 15 professionals, the healthcare consulting firm announced in a press release. The additions increase its consulting and professional services team to 107 people.

Partner James Cervantes was appointed AI Lead. He will oversee AI consulting, strategy, internal adoption, and the creation of AI capabilities with parent organization Chartis.

Meltem Singh joined as Senior Vice President of AI Strategy and Enablement. Singh has more than 20 years of experience across healthcare, life sciences, technology, and consulting, including a previous role as a managing partner at Gartner.

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