John Bamforth

John Bamforth, PhD, is an accomplished independent director, advisor, founder, investor, author, and speaker specializing in innovation. With extensive experience in business creation and strategic development, John has held significant roles, including Director at the Eshelman Institute for Innovation and Chief Marketing Officer for Eli Lilly's Global Brands. They co-founded the B and M Impact Foundation, focusing on health and wealth in disadvantaged communities, and have served on various boards, including Random Acts of Flowers and the Structural Genomics Consortium. John’s educational accomplishments include an honorary DSc from Aston University.