Cary Smithson

Cary Smithson is a management consultant and strategist known for empowering leaders in life sciences with innovative approaches in AI, data strategy, and governance. Cary is currently the Managing Partner at LeapAhead Solutions, focusing on IT strategy and business process consulting, while also serving as the Data Governance Lead at Insight Global. With a history of delivering high-quality project outcomes across major life sciences organizations, Cary has held various leadership roles, including Principal Consultant at OpenText and Director of Transformation Advisory at Grant Thornton LLP. Cary holds an MBA from the University of Delaware and has contributed significantly to the advancement of regulatory information management practices within the industry.