London – November 30, 2012 – Jonathan Sparey, Partner and Head of L.E.K.’s European Healthcare practice has been named in the 2012 HealthInvestor Power Fifty list. The Power Fifty recognizes those individuals within the independent healthcare sector that exert the most influence, command the most respect, and, ultimately, hold the most power.

Mr. Sparey commented: “The healthcare team at L.E.K. supports clients across the spectrum of healthcare provision to develop and implement high quality strategies, deliver improved results and execute successful transactions, with over £6 billion of healthcare deals completed since 2007. I am delighted to be named in the Power Fifty, an honor which reflects the commitment shown by the entire team and recognizes the value we bring to our clients.”

Other recent awards for L.E.K.’s Healthcare practice include: L&B Independent Healthcare Awards Management Consultant of the Year 2012, HealthInvestor Consultants of the Year 2011 and runners up in 2012, and Acquisitions Monthly Healthcare Sector Advisor of the Year 2011. L.E.K. was also named Unquote” British Private Equity Awards Specialist Due Diligence Provider of the Year 2012 and City A.M. Professional Services Firm of the Year 2011 for its work across all sectors of the economy.

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L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems. Specializing in strategytransaction services and performance improvement consulting, L.E.K. helps business leaders to consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater shareholder returns. L.E.K. advises the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and smaller, more entrepreneurial businesses. The firm was founded in 1983 and employs over 1,000 staff in 20 offices across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.