Andy Black is an accomplished leader in the life sciences industry, currently serving as Chair for multiple organizations including Bluecrest Wellness, Lucid Group, Optibrium Ltd., and Synetic Life Sciences since 2021 and 2024. In addition, Black holds the position of Professor of Practice at King's College London, where responsibilities encompass research, teaching, and strategic industry partnerships. As Director at MedInnovate Ltd. and Managing Director at Black Life Sciences Ltd., Andy Black focuses on transforming life science businesses and providing advisory services to senior executives in the biopharmaceutical sector. Previous roles include Non-Executive Director at Datapharm and Chair at Peaceful Streams Community Interest Company and Sygnature Discovery. Andy Black earned an MBBS (Hons) in Medicine and Surgery from Guy's Hospital Medical School, London, completing the degree in 1989.