David Humphreys

David Humphreys is the Global Head of Health Policy for The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Healthcare Practice. He leads a multidisciplinary team that conducts high quality clinical and policy analyses to inform micro level health decision making and produce macro level perspectives. Supporting clients across the health ecosystem for internal and external strategy making, David develops and directs engagements on such issues as evidence-based reviews of new health technologies, future healthcare challenges, value-based healthcare approaches for specific therapeutic areas, and impact of new policy initiatives.

Previously, David held multiple roles at The EIU, first as the Americas Director of Custom Research managing a business that delivered projects on public policy and market strategy, and then as the Head of EIU Healthcare in the US. Prior to joining The EIU, he was the senior director of Latin America at Frost & Sullivan, where he led strategic analyses in industries such as ICT and Healthcare, and spearheaded the firm’s expansion into the region. He also served as a senior adviser at Management Partners, a consulting firm for municipal governments in the US.

David holds an MBA degree and an honours certificate in international business diplomacy from Georgetown University, and a BA in economics from Ohio Wesleyan University. He has participated as a speaker at various healthcare conferences, given lectures at academic institutions, led strategic workshops and directed numerous expert panels with senior level executives.