# Neil Matheson

> Neil Matheson is the New Zealand-born CEO of Citrus Health Group, based in Coronado, California. A former PE teacher and University of Otago graduate, he moved to the United States in 1989, founded communications businesses including ApotheCom and AXIS, led Huntsworth Health globally, and has served in board and alumni leadership roles. His public comments emphasize teamwork, mentoring, and lasting professional relationships.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Citrus Health Group
- **Organizations:** Citrus Health Group, Huntsworth Health (former Global CEO), AXIS Healthcare Communications (founder), ApotheCom Associates (founder), OCC North America (founder), Adis International (former executive), Atlantis Health (appointed Non-Executive Chairman in 2019), Alumni of the University of Otago in America, International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP)
- **Nationality:** New Zealander
- **Education:** Diploma in Physical Education, University of Otago
- **Known for:** Founded OCC North America, ApotheCom, and AXIS Healthcare Communications., Sold AXIS to Huntsworth in 2007., Led Huntsworth Health globally from 2009 to 2017.

## Career timeline

- **1979** — University of Otago alumni record lists his Diploma in Physical Education.
- **Early career** — Taught physical education at a boys’ school in Auckland.
- **1983** — Joined Ciba-Geigy as a sales representative.
- **1989** — Moved to the United States with Adis International to help build its US business.
- **1994** — Following the sale of Adis, founded OCC North America.
- **1999** — Founded ApotheCom; AXIS Healthcare Communications was established in the same period.
- **2007** — Sold AXIS to Huntsworth plc.
- **2008** — Founding board member of Alumni of the University of Otago in America.
- **2009-2017** — Global CEO of Huntsworth Health; university record dates his departure to July 2017.
- **2019** — Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Atlantis Health.
- **2023** — Led Citrus Health Group following its launch with NaviMed backing; the group acquired MedLogix and The Curry Rockefeller Group.
- **2024** — Reunited professionally with Beth McMahon and expanded Citrus through the acquisition of Mirador Global.
- **2025** — Citrus hired Lisa Druce as Chief Client Officer, reporting to Matheson.

## Achievements

- Founded OCC North America, ApotheCom, and AXIS Healthcare Communications.
- Sold AXIS to Huntsworth in 2007.
- Led Huntsworth Health globally from 2009 to 2017.
- Helped establish the University of Otago’s US alumni organization and served as its president.
- Led Citrus through acquisitions of MedLogix, The Curry Rockefeller Group, and Mirador Global.
- Company biography lists him as Co-Chair of the ISMPP Small Companies and New Professionals Education Committee.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Marked Medical Communications Day 2026 with a public LinkedIn reflection on more than 40 years in the profession and the colleagues and clients behind that career.
- **2025-10** — Citrus announced Lisa Druce as Chief Client Officer, reporting to Matheson.
- **2024-09** — Citrus and NaviMed announced the acquisition of Mirador Global; founder Chuck Peipher joined as Chief Strategy Officer.
- **2024-06** — Renewed his professional relationship with Beth McMahon twenty years after first hiring her.

## Links

- Website: https://www.citrushealthgroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-matheson-8706486

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