Think Tank. Consulting. Facilitation.

About

Anne-Marie Deans, Ph.D.

Founder & Owner

With a strategic consulting background at BCG, senior corporate roles, a PhD in the life sciences, and a certification as a Certified Dare to Lead™️ Facilitator, I offer a unique blend of external insights and internal corporate understanding.

I’m passionate about working with individuals who are interested in skills building for courageous leadership and with organisations on systems change. So addressing two levers – individuals seeking the skills to support them to live in their integrity and be the change, as well how we reimagine and rebuild new systems for a future we have fallen in love with.

I’m available for board director roles in Switzerland, bringing my strategic and leadership expertise to the table.

Who I Am

At my core, I’m an idealist, championing wholehearted living and the power of human connection. My leadership journey has taken me through diverse corporate terrains, where I’ve consistently observed one truth: people want to be seen and acknowledged in their roles. It matters that we matter and (re)recognise our inherent worth. I’m inspired by Brené Brown’s research, envisioning a future where we embrace both paradox and ambiguity with curiosity and courage.

Corporate background snapshot

  • Corporate Strategy Lead and Inhouse Consulting at SBB (Swiss Railways), collaborating with the CEO, board, and executive leadership.
  • Strategy Consultant at BCG, followed by pivotal business management roles at Johnson & Johnson and biotech companies.
  • Engagements with organizations like the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, WHO, and the Medical Research Council in the UK.
  • Education: PhD and MSc in Life Sciences from the University of Edinburgh, BSc Molecular Genetics in Biotechnology from Sussex University.

Affiliations & Certifications