John is an experienced public company independent director and a recognized business leader with more than 30 years of experience advising boards and executive teams. He helps companies grow in highly regulated and complex markets, globally scale teams and operations, and navigate through highly visible crisis management events. His ability to effectively strategize and synthesize business objectives with regulatory, governance, public policy and legal considerations has made him a valued adviser and business partner in the med device, life sciences and high tech industries, as well as a sought-after speaker. He has played an instrumental role in the global expansion of companies, including accessing new markets and establishing international commercial and manufacturing locations, and strategic development of businesses through M&A, partnerships and spin-offs. John has led global organizations of 90+ professionals across multiple disciplines, including Legal, IP, Government Affairs, Trade Compliance, Ethical Compliance, Privacy, Enterprise Risk Management, ESG and FDA/Regulatory. Areas of expertise include:➤ Regulated industries➤ Global markets, international expansion and market access➤ M&A, spin-offs, integration➤ Corporate and board governance➤ ESG and enterprise risk management➤ Cyber-security and privacy➤ Crisis management➤ Legal, compliance and government affairs