FMG Leading has announced the appointment of seasoned advisor Wayland Lum as managing director, a strategic move designed to enhance the firm’s capabilities in supporting investors and private equity-backed healthcare companies. This decision comes in response to the increasing demand for effective leadership strategies and improved organizational performance across the sector.
Wayland Lum, previously the founder and CEO of leadership advisory firm Copperbox, brings extensive experience in organizational transformation, value creation, and leadership assessment. His role at FMG Leading will involve overseeing the firm’s Human Capital Due Diligence and Value Creation Leadership practices. These areas have become critical as private equity firms strive to align leadership capabilities with financial outcomes.
Strengthening Leadership and Performance Links
FMG Leading has emphasized that Lum’s appointment is crucial in enhancing the connection between investments in leadership and overall enterprise value. Furthermore, he will explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged to improve organizational performance. This focus aligns with FMG Leading’s strategic emphasis on pre-investment diligence and post-investment integration, particularly as private equity firms face tighter margins and increased scrutiny regarding operational execution.
In Lum’s view, FMG Leading is well-positioned to “set a new standard for healthcare value creation” by quantifying human-capital drivers and assisting investors in accelerating performance within their portfolios. His hiring follows a year of growth for FMG Leading, which included the addition of former private equity leader Will Busch III as president and the publication of research on people-led AI adoption and hybrid healthcare models.
Recognized Expertise in Leadership Development
Before founding Copperbox, Lum played a significant role in Korn Ferry’s CEO and Executive Development practice. There, he advised Fortune 500 leaders on succession planning, enterprise-wide development, and executive assessment. He holds an MBA from Baruch College and an M.S. in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University.
Matt Brubaker, CEO of FMG Leading, noted that Lum’s addition strengthens the firm’s commitment to equipping clients with sophisticated leadership strategies that respond to the evolving demands of the market. With the increasing importance of leadership in driving business success, FMG Leading is poised to play a pivotal role in the future of healthcare investments.
As FMG Leading continues to expand its influence within the industry, Lum’s expertise is expected to significantly enhance the firm’s offerings, ultimately benefiting investors and healthcare companies alike in their pursuit of effective leadership solutions.
