Turning Vision Into Results
Executive leadership driving growth and transformation through focused execution.
Strategic Vision
Translate direction into clear priorities and execution plans
Disciplined Execution
Drive measurable outcomes without unnecessary complexity
Measurable Results
Deliver outcomes that move the business forward
lisaward@pathway-innovations.com
How I Help
Strategic consulting services designed to accelerate growth and strengthen execution across your organization.
Growth & Strategy
Translate strategy into clear product and technology roadmaps. Define investment priorities and execution plans that align teams.
Transformation & Execution
Accelerate new product development and strengthen cross-functional operating cadence. Enable decisions and delivery to move faster.
Operational Effectiveness
Simplify processes and clarify ownership. Implement practical metrics and governance that improve throughput and accountability.
Advisory & Fractional Leadership
Provide experienced leadership during transitions. Support executives and teams as an advisor or fractional leader when needed most.
How I Work
I operate as a hands-on partner combining executive judgment with pragmatic execution. My goal is to help teams move from direction to delivery.
Outcomes-Driven
Structured engagement focused on what will materially move the business forward.
Boardroom to Project Room
Adept at aligning leaders while enabling teams. Bridge strategy and execution seamlessly.
Practical Implementation
Experienced in regulated and technical environments. Practical in how change is implemented and sustained.
Who I Can Help
I support leadership teams in growth-oriented organizations and ecosystems that value execution and transformation.
Medical Device & Life Sciences
Organizations navigating complex regulatory environments while driving innovation and growth.
Innovation Ecosystems
Startups, hubs, incubators, and accelerators advancing through critical development milestones.
Mid-Market Companies
Organizations managing scale, complexity, or leadership transition with disciplined execution at market speed.
Product Development Teams
Teams seeking to accelerate product development while strengthening rigor and cross-functional alignment.
Experience That Translates Into Results
20+ Years of Leadership
Leading product, engineering, and R&D organizations across complex portfolios and regulated industries.
Strategic Alignment
Built and executed roadmaps that align strategy, investment, and delivery across functions.
Execution Excellence
Led transformation and operational improvements that increased speed, accountability and profitability.
Proven track record of helping organizations bridge the gap between strategic vision and measurable outcomes. Deep expertise in complex technical environments where precision and pace both matter.
Ways to Work Together
Flexible engagement models designed to meet your organization's specific needs and timeline.
Advisory Support
Strategy refinement, prioritization frameworks, and operating cadence improvement. Guide leadership through critical decisions.
Fractional Leadership
Product, Operations, or R&D/Innovation leadership on an interim or part-time basis. Executive presence without full-time commitment.
Targeted Projects
NPD acceleration, process optimization, and organizational alignment. Focused engagements that deliver specific outcomes.
Let's Talk
If you're working through growth, transformation, or execution challenges and want a practical partner who can help your team make progress quickly, I'd welcome a conversation.
Whether you need strategic guidance, interim leadership, or targeted support for a specific initiative, let's explore how we can work together.