Harpal is the Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation EMEA, based at the Innovation Center in London.

He oversees a portfolio of co-investments and collaborations across the region and works to grow the Innovation Center’s networks within the EMEA innovation community – which includes working, and building relationships with academia, venture capital, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and governmental organisations.

Before joining Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Harpal’s career has been largely focused on improving healthcare outcomes through innovation. He spent 15 years with Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and served as the organisation’s Chief Executive from April 2007 until June 2018. Prior to this, he was Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director of Development at CRUK and served as Chief Executive of Cancer Research Technology (a subsidiary of CRUK).