Naples, Fla.-based HIPAAT International, a provider of consent management and auditing solutions for the healthcare industry, has appointed Kel Callahan to the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer.

Company founder and Managing Director, Terry Callahan, will remain with HIPAAT, focusing on product development, until the time of his retirement within two years from now.

Ken Callahan joined HIPAAT in January 2005, serving most recently as Vice President of Business Development.