Constance Johnston

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About Constance Johnston

Executive leader, limited partner in VC funds and board member. 25+ years experience at global medical technology companies, advising on product development, innovation, manufacturing, portfolio management, governance, inclusion and diversity, career development and building culture through engagement. Led and implemented firm-wide strategic cross functional, cross business unit initiatives. Her experience enables her to ask the right questions about product concepts competing on the world stage. Commercialized over 30 global products in complex organizational development structures including joint ventures and co-development. Focus on innovation and market launch. Spearheaded the creation of an offshore design center of excellence resulting in millions of dollars of savings including delivering on measures of profitability, efficiency and integration. Provides strategic governance and insights at all level of product development. Her business acumen ensures organizational culture and capabilities are balanced with business goals. Builds consensus among independent executives who lead individual organizations. leads others to identify organizational risk and assess strategy to impact business goals. Delivers diversity of thought and an innovative yet deliberate approach to decision-making while ensuring value for both stakeholder and shareholder – with a keen eye on the customer. Delivers initiatives to improve retention, developing technical professional and mentoring. Serves as Board chair for Memphis Recovery Centers which has 75 employees, annual operating budget of 3.7M and serves 175 clients annually. Builds consensus focusing on talent, succession planning, fiduciary responsibilities, strategy and governance. As a limited partner in How Women Invest Fund II, and Portfolia Femtech and Aging and Longevity VC Funds, Coni applies her experience to influence portfolio investment strategy. Works to create ecosystem change by investing in and supporting women leaders and founders. She is renovating a brownstone and teaches hot yoga in her spare time. Skills- MedTech - Risk Management - Talent Succession - Product Life Cycle Development - Strategic Communications - Organizational Culture - Diversity & Inclusion - Portfolio Management - Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership - Centers of Excellence - Off-shore Teams If you are currently looking for an advisor/board member to help your MedTech organization navigate your Strategy and Cross-Functional Product Development Life Cycle management whilst balancing Risk, let’s connect.