Our Independent Consultants

Our Independent Consultants work closely with our clients, ensuring hands-on delivery. They are committed, pragmatic individuals who are able to get things done. They bring a wealth of strategy consulting and industry experience as well as excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project management skills. 70% of our Independent Consultants have both consulting and industry experience. Together, we collaborate with and challenge our clients, ensuring outcomes and creating genuine value.

Meet some of our Independent Consultants


Our Independent Consultants have both consulting and industry experience. Together, we collaborate with and challenge our clients, ensuring outcomes and creating genuine value.

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Francesca

Independent Consultant

27+ years of professional experience. Recent advisory roles for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare service providers, and med-tech companies. Former McKinsey consultant with extensive experience across leading transformation projects in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Industrial, Retail, Environment, and B2B. Francesca is known for her analytical skills, pragmatic implementation ability, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills. She is based in the UK.

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Claus

Independent Consultant

22+ years professional experience. Global Change Manager, LEGO, Denmark. Consulting experience from Cognizant, KPMG and PA Consulting. Extensive experience across sectors including Life Sciences and Agri, extensive PMO/PMI experience across business transformation and implementation support. Currently helping C-levels understand and consider the transformative impact of Generative AI (ChatGPT, etc). Based in Denmark.

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David

Independent Consultant

25+ years professional experience. Previously faculty member at ETH Zurich, Physics. Former Engagement Manager at McKinsey. Extensive experience developing R&D strategies in the Biotech, Ag, and Chemical industries. Based in Canada.

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Luis

Independent Consultant

13+ years’ professional experience. Partner in an investment firm / fund focusing on Innovation and Sustainability. Senior Associate at McKinsey & Co / Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble. Experienced across sectors including Life Sciences, Consumer Goods and Non-Profit – strong in Project Management / PMO / Strategy. Based in Portugal.

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Nikhil

Independent Consultant

14+ years’ professional experience. Previous roles at President William J. Clinton Foundation in India / Africa. Former Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Extensive experience serving senior clients in the Technology and Healthcare sectors across strategy and digital topics. Based in the UK.

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Kathryn

Independent Consultant

19+ years’ professional experience. Head of Health and Business Development, Covetrus, US. Former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and Consultant at Accenture. Extensive experience across sectors including Life Sciences, Agri and Animal Health leading Due Diligences, implementing strategy, 100 day plans and PMI. Based in the US.

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Kevin

Independent Consultant

13+ years professional experience. Former Manager at Deloitte Switzerland and Belgium. Extensive experience across sectors, with a key focus on Pharma and Biotech. Project Manager and PMO with experience across sustainability, change management and business transformation. Based between Belgium and Switzerland.

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Lars

Independent Consultant

20+ years professional experience. Co-founder of 2 start-ups. Former Project Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton / Booz & Company ~ Strategy &. Extensive experience with large scale PMOs, data analytics, alliance management and operations projects in Life Sciences, logistics and food industries. Based in the USA.

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Dave

Independent Consultant

10+ years professional experience. 6+ years as Chief Scientific Officer for a clinical-stage, venture-backed human therapeutics company. Former Consultant at McKinsey. Extensive experience in biotech, management consulting, and strategy spanning start-ups to public companies across diverse industries. Based in the USA.

“In my experience, what makes the a-connect team and ecosystem unique is the personal connection that we build with each other and with our clients.”
Dave
Independent Consultant
US
“What I love most about working with a-connect is the exceptional quality of work and client engagement – you become a core part of the client team, working with them to solve problems that drive real, lasting impact.”
Nikhil
Independent Consultant
UK
”I enjoy working with a-connect because of the interesting, impactful projects that they offer; because of the integrity and trust that characterizes their relationships with clients as well as consultants.”
Francesca
Independent Consultant
UK

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