Stephen Sunderland joined L.E.K. Consulting’s London office in 2001. In 2011, Stephen transferred to L.E.K.’s Shanghai office after previously spending time in L.E.K.’s China offices in 2005. In Europe and China, Stephen has consulting engagement experience in organic and inorganic strategy development, commercial due diligence (buy side and sell side), commercial bid support and litigation support.
Stephen has deep industry expertise in Surface Transport & Logistics, Aviation & Travel, and Aerospace & Defense. Across these sectors, and others, he has worked with government bodies, major private sector groups (e.g., passenger transport groups and major airport operators) and private equity firms. Stephen has a detailed understanding of the issues facing the defense sector, primarily as a result of his involvement in the 2009 “Gray Review” of the U.K. government defense procurement process.
Stephen holds a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cambridge.