Bryan Downey

Bryan Downey is a Managing Director in CRA's Leadership Practice.

With over 20 years of experience as an engaging leader in the biopharma space, Bryan has propelled business for large enterprises as well as startups in complex and highly competitive environments. He has served as CEO, President, and Board Leader for global and national companies, advising executives and leadership teams through periods of major transformation and integration.

Highly skilled in developing talent, Bryan has been a coach and mentor to both senior executives and emerging leaders from the US and abroad. He has supported rising stars who were new to their role or looking to transition to the next step, guiding them to high performance and promotion. Bryan has also advised senior executives through significant professional and corporate transformation. He moved his own family 10 times during corporate relocations and promotions, including several years in Puerto Rico, while continuing to earn multiple performance awards. Managing career transitions and balancing personal change is an art that Bryan is passionate about sharing with others.

Bryan received his M.B.A from Cornell University and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.