Lez Cunningham
About Lez Cunningham
Lez Cunningham is the Senior Vice President of Communications & Corporate Marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb and an Independent Board Member at Click Therapeutics, Inc.
Current Title and Role
Lez Cunningham serves as the Senior Vice President of Communications & Corporate Marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb. In addition to this primary role, he holds a position as an Independent Board Member at Click Therapeutics, Inc.
Past Roles and Experience
Lez Cunningham has a diverse and extensive career spanning multiple industries. He was an Advisor at Black Women On Boards from 2021 to 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Global Communications & Public Affairs at Agilent Technologies for 11 months in 2019. His experience also includes being the Head of Corporate Communications at Avanir Pharmaceuticals from 2015 to 2017 in Aliso Viejo, California, and various roles at Johnson & Johnson, including Regional Director of Communications & Public Affairs in Singapore and Director of Global Communications.
Education and Expertise
Lez Cunningham holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Journalism from St. John's University. He has a strong background in managing high-impact public relations initiatives through various phases such as growth, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, branding, product and service introductions, and crisis communications.
Global Experience
Lez Cunningham has garnered deep global experience by living and working in significant regions like Singapore, New York, and Silicon Valley. His roles have provided him with valuable insights into various cultures and business environments, enhancing his capability to handle global communications and public affairs.
Industry Experience
Throughout his career, Lez Cunningham has accumulated vast experience across multiple industries including health care, consumer goods, medical devices and diagnostics, telecommunications, manufacturing, information technology, and financial services. This diversity has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific challenges and communication strategies.