L.E.K. Consulting adds Koya Tsukiji as partner in Life Sciences practice
Global strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting has welcomed Koya Tsukiji to its partner team in Japan.
Based in Tokyo, Koya Tsukiji brings extensive experience advising pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare organizations, as well as private equity firms, on strategy, digital innovation and M&A-driven transformation.
Tsukiji joins L.E.K. Consulting from Gartner, and before that, he spent close to five years at Strategy&. At both consultancies, he focused on the healthcare and life sciences verticals, leading large-scale transformation programs for Japanese organizations, including multi-year digital and AI-driven initiatives spanning healthcare and advanced technologies.
His track record includes designing and implementing data platforms, developing AI-enabled business strategies and leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts, with direct responsibility for multimillion-dollar programs and client impact.
Prior to him time in consulting, Tsukiji held senior roles in industry, advising global pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and private equity firms on organizational transformation, R&D operating models and commercial strategy. He has led cross-border engagements and post-merger integration efforts, as well as commercial and medical transformations, often working across Japan, the US and other international markets.
Earlier in his career, he gained experience in strategic consulting, investment banking and corporate development, supporting M&A transactions in healthcare and technology.
“We are delighted to welcome Koya to L.E.K. Consulting,” said Stephen Sunderland, Partner and Head of the Asia-Pacific business. “He brings a strong combination of strategic insight and hands-on transformation leadership, particularly at the intersection of life sciences, digital innovation and M&A-driven transformation. His experience will further enhance our ability to support clients navigating rapid change in the healthcare and life sciences sector.”
Tsukiji holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Business Management from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Tokyo. He also studied at the University of California, Irvine as part of an exchange program.
“Life sciences companies are navigating increasing complexity across science, technology and global operations, while also facing pressure to improve productivity and speed to market,” said Tsukiji. “L.E.K. Consulting’s strong heritage in strategy, combined with its growing capabilities in transformation and execution, creates a powerful platform to help clients address these challenges. I look forward to working with the team to deliver meaningful impact for clients.”
Headquartered in the US, L.E.K. Consulting has 27 offices worldwide. Its Japanese business is led by five partners and supported by a team of 35 practitioners.
In 2025, L.E.K. Consulting’s life sciences team was named among the leading practices in Asia-Pacific.
