Diarra Lamar

Dr. Diarra Lamar, MD, MBA is a seasoned management and strategy consultant renowned for his expertise in commercial growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and innovation within the healthcare industry.

With a strong background in healthcare systems, providers, payers, and services, Dr. Lamar is actively involved in steering the transition to value-based healthcare through the development of new products and solutions, organizational transformations, and leveraging digital advancements and advanced analytics.

His functional proficiencies span across commercial growth strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, M&A execution, and private equity investing, with a focus on M&A, provider and payer growth strategy, pharmaceutical marketing and sales excellence, and healthcare services strategy.

Dr. Lamar holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MD from Harvard Medical School, and an A.B. in Cognitive Neurosciences, magna cum laude, from Harvard University.

Currently, he serves as a Partner at Strategy&, bringing his strategic acumen to the forefront of consulting. He has previously held prominent roles such as Chairman Of the Board Of Directors at Brooklyn Ballet, Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Director of Patient Services/Support at Novartis, Director of Strategic Initiatives Group at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company.