Alan Banner has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Alan is currently serving as the President & COO at Lockwood since May 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Ketchum from August 2019 to May 2022 as the Global Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
Before joining Ketchum, Alan served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Coleman Research from September 2018 to July 2019. At Coleman Research, they were responsible for the financial and business operations of the firm.
From September 2016 to August 2018, Alan worked at IPG Mediabrands as the CFO of Specialty Business Units. In this role, they handled global finances and operations for various specialty offerings.
Before IPG Mediabrands, Alan worked at Craft WW as the Chief Financial Officer from February 2014 to August 2016.
Alan also held positions at McCann Worldgroup, Interpublic Group, JCDecaux, Bigfoot Interactive (now Epsilon Interactive), and Arthur Andersen with various finance and leadership roles.
Overall, Alan's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, operations, and leadership across multiple industries and organizations.
Alan Banner completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University at Albany, SUNY, from 1992 to 1996. Alan further pursued their education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from the NYU Stern School of Business, studying from 2006 to 2008.
Lockwood
Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical and market access communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions, and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.