Lumanity, a global strategic services partner, is pleased to announce that John Westwood has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Strategy Consulting. He joins a global strategy consulting team of over 250 consultants based in the US, UK, and EU focused on helping clients fully recognize and realize the value of their assets and organizations.
“John’s extensive global experience brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will significantly enhance our ability to help our clients navigate the complex choices they must make over the lifecycle of each asset and in the course of building leading organizations,” says Tom Murtagh, Joint Global Practice Lead of Strategy & Insight at Lumanity. “John’s background in corporate and therapeutic strategy, R&D strategy, and business development / M&A is an ideal fit and complement to our existing global team. John’s decision to join is a strong signal to our current and future clients, as well as our team, that we have built something special here at Lumanity. We are honored to have him on board.”
Westwood brings over 25 years of experience working with life sciences companies worldwide, including L.E.K Consulting, Huron, and Oliver Wyman. He has advised more than 200 organizations, including CEOs, boards, and senior management, on transformation, strategy, and transaction-related needs. Most recently, Westwood served as Senior Partner and Leader of the Global Life Sciences Business at Oliver Wyman, where he led the company’s global life sciences team following its acquisition of Huron in 2021.
“I am thrilled to join Lumanity’s Strategy Consulting team,” said John Westwood. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to help our clients navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape and develop strategies that drive impactful outcomes across the entire product value cycle. I have been impressed by Lumanity’s commitment to innovation and excellence, and I am excited to contribute to the company’s growth and success.”
As part of his new role, John Westwood will be joining other Lumanity leaders at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, scheduled to take place in San Francisco from January 13-16, 2025. During the conference, he will be available to meet with potential partners to discuss opportunities for collaboration and strategic initiatives. To schedule a meeting with John Westwood, Tom Murtagh, or other Lumanity experts at the JPM conference, please email contact@lumanity.com
