Providing strategic consulting services for stakeholders across the healthcare system. Areas of focus include expanding access to care, improving quality of care, lowering cost of care, improving the patient experience and fostering innovation across healthcare. Previously as Chairman, CEO and President of LabCorp, led the transformation from a pure-play U.S. testing laboratory into a leading global life sciences company, positioning it as a market leader in laboratory testing and global drug development. Drove the company through a decade-plus period of substantial M&A activity and significant changes in government healthcare reimbursement policy. Identified growth areas and targeted high-value acquisition opportunities, creating buy-in with the board and cultivating external relationships to facilitate deals. Known for transformational, operational, M&A, and legal experience as well as subject-matter expertise on healthcare innovation and policy as well as ability to appraise opportunities, strategy, and teams.Spearheaded $6B acquisition of contract research business Covance, Inc., positioning LabCorp as the market leader in central laboratory and bioanalysis services, and companion diagnostics development and commercialization, tripling LabCorp’s size. Developed, brokered, and extended multiple key partnerships, including LabCorp at Walgreens, Providence St. Joseph Health, Mt. Sinai Health System, and Novant Health. Drove professionalization across the organization, recruiting top talent and retaining high-performing leaders.A highly effective business leader, advisor, and board director who operates with a strong emphasis on deeply understanding the healthcare industry, strategic planning, and staying ahead of rapidly evolving industry trends and challenges. As a seasoned and active director/chair and partner, I consistently deliver value for stakeholders. Culture-builder who guided LabCorp to being named to Fortune's List of World's Most Admired Companies, Forbes' ranking of The World's Most Innovative Companies, and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.