Duane James

Duane James has a strong background in finance and accounting, with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer. Duane currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Cherish Health, a role they have held since February 2020. Prior to this, they served as Chief Financial Officer at LumiraDx from January 2012 to February 2020, where they were responsible for various financial functions and also served as the Privacy Officer. Noteworthy accomplishments at LumiraDx include successful management acquisition of the company and improved sales contracting process.

Before LumiraDx, Duane worked as an Independent Consultant from March 2009 to December 2011, providing financial expertise as a Chief Financial Officer. Duane also served as Chief Financial Officer at ECI Biotech from April 2007 to February 2009, where they drove finance and administration functions and ensured compliance with National Institutes of Health grants.

From February 1996 to March 2007, Duane held various roles at Inverness Medical, including Vice President of Finance & Treasurer and Corporate Controller. Duane led financial operations and monitored compliance with debt covenants.

Duane started their career at Aquila Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. in 1991 and held multiple roles including Corporate Controller, European Controller, and Accounting Manager. Duane managed financial operations and staff, oversaw R&D reporting, and was responsible for budget development and financial forecasting.

Prior to Aquila Biopharmaceuticals, Duane worked at Index Technologies as Manager of Financial Reporting and at S.W. Industries, Inc. as an Accounting Supervisor. Duane began their career at Beltran Corporation as an Accounts Analyst.

Overall, Duane James has a comprehensive and impressive work experience in finance and accounting, showcasing their expertise as a Chief Financial Officer and their ability to drive financial operations and lead various financial functions.

Duane James obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Finance from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the period of 1977-1981. Later, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rivier University and completed it by 1995.