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our leadership team
Get to know the individuals guiding TelyRx forward.
At TelyRx, we believe leadership goes beyond titles—it’s about empowering our teams while staying focused on the people we serve. Together, our leadership team brings extensive industry expertise, creative thinking, and a shared commitment to improving access to everyday medications.
Chief Executive Officer
Vanessa Slowey
Chief Executive Officer
Vanessa Slowey brings over 25 years of experience building and scaling high-growth businesses across global markets. As Group CEO of Digicel Caribbean, Central & Latin America, she led operations spanning 27 markets across mobile, fiber, media, and financial services, driving significant operational transformation and revenue growth exceeding $2 billion. Earlier, as Group CEO of Digicel Asia Pacific, she built a business from scratch that was ultimately sold to Telstra for $1.6 billion, and founded the Myanmar Tower Company, which she successfully exited for $221 million.
Vanessa holds an MSc and is a Certified Investment Fund Director, with executive education from Harvard Business School and The Wharton School. A seasoned public company director with NASDAQ board experience, she brings deep expertise in governance, audit and compensation committee oversight, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
At TelyRx, Vanessa is focused on scaling the company’s vertically integrated telehealth pharmacy model as it prepares for its next phase of growth as a publicly traded company. Her leadership is deeply informed by early experience in her family's pharmacy in Ireland, where she gained firsthand understanding of patient care and pharmacy operations. These are perspectives that continue to guide her approach to building a trusted, patient-centred telehealth business.
Chief Financial Officer
John Cascio
Chief Financial Officer
John Cascio leads the financial strategy at TelyRx, managing budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations. With 15+ years of experience, he focuses on smart capital allocation and sustainable growth.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), John holds a BBA in Accounting from Sam Houston State University.
He moved to Boulder, CO, to fully embrace his passion for cycling—whether road, gravel, or mountain—along with skiing and hiking adventures.
Chief Revenue Officer
Peter Lloyd
Chief Revenue Officer
Peter Lloyd is a global commercial and marketing leader who has built and scaled brands across 32 countries. With deep expertise in brand building, customer loyalty, and revenue retention, Peter has led commercial transformation programs serving more than 13 million customers worldwide.
At TelyRx, he focuses on elevating the brand, strengthening customer relationships, and building scalable acquisition and retention engines that drive long-term growth and customer value.
Chief Digital Officer
Rafael Jose
Chief Digital Officer
Rafael Jose oversees the strategic development and growth of TelyRx’s digital platform, driving initiatives that transform website visitors into patients while delivering a seamless, best-in-class online healthcare experience. He leads the company’s technology efforts, ensuring that every digital touchpoint is optimized for engagement, conversion, and long-term patient satisfaction.
With more than 20 years of executive experience, Rafael has held C-level positions at leading companies in digital media, performance marketing, and e-commerce. Prior to joining TelyRx, he served as Chief Digital Officer at SleepDoctor.com and as Chief Content Officer at HigherEducation.com. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from the University of California, Davis.
Outside of work, Rafael enjoys spending time with his family and can often be found at a baseball diamond, soccer pitch, or football field, cheering on his two sons in their many sporting activities.
Chief Marketing Officer & Chief of Staff
Em Atkins
Chief Marketing Officer & Chief of Staff
Em Atkins is the creative force behind TelyRx’s brand strategy, digital marketing, and customer experience. Passionate about storytelling and strategic growth, she focuses on building trust and long-term engagement.
Before joining TelyRx, she founded The Herwood Inn, a boutique hospitality concept, and led Herwood Creative, a brand and digital strategy firm. With 10+ years of experience across healthcare, hospitality, and e-commerce, she blends creativity with user-focused marketing. She holds a B.A. from Marymount Manhattan College.
When she’s not helping shape the TelyRx brand, Em is in the kitchen cooking and bringing people together over a great meal.
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Gardner
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Gardner oversees our pharmacy operations, with a focus on regulatory compliance, medication quality, and expanding access to care. With 20 years of experience, including 14 as a pharmacist and 6 in senior leadership— he brings a strong understanding of both the clinical side of pharmaceuticals and day-to-day operations.
Adam holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Albany College of Pharmacy and is licensed in 20 states. His expertise earned him a Regional Paragon Award from CVS.
Outside of work, Adam is all about sports, fitness, and nutrition.
General Counsel
John Eustice
General Counsel
With 22 years of legal experience spanning federal regulatory roles and corporate counsel, John Eustice brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, data privacy, and dispute resolution to the TelyRx team. He maintains the company’s compliance with healthcare and data protection regulations while putting patient care at the center of his legal strategies.
Before joining TelyRx, John worked as Senior Trial Counsel at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, where he investigated companies on behalf of American consumers. He holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University.
When he’s not being a lawyer, John enjoys all manner of sports, whether spectating, coaching, or playing. And he has coached his kids to four flag football titles and a second-place rec basketball finish.