Lucy Johnson

Chief Operating Officer HGF

Lucy Johnson is Chief Operating Officer and Chairperson of the Management Board, having been appointed to the latter role in 2023 following four years as Head of Engineering.

A Chartered Manager with a passion for leadership, transformation and building high-performing teams, Lucy brings a people-focused and commercially driven approach to delivering value for clients and colleagues. She continues to develop her expertise in leadership, management and strategy, with a particular focus on driving innovation and meaningful business outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience in both in-house roles and private practice, Lucy has extensive expertise in coordinating global patent and design portfolios for SMEs and multinational corporations. She has worked closely with businesses, in-house legal teams and external counsel to develop and implement worldwide IP strategies that align intellectual property protection with broader commercial objectives, helping organisations maximise the value of their IP and support sustainable growth.

Lucy's technical expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including mechanical engineering, energy storage, packaging, construction, automotive, aerospace, offshore oil and gas, and advanced materials.

As Chair of Global IP Exchange Europe 2027, Lucy brings a unique combination of operational leadership, technical expertise and strategic IP insight. She looks forward to facilitating engaging discussions, encouraging collaboration and exploring how IP leaders can navigate change, unlock innovation and demonstrate the commercial value of intellectual property in an evolving global landscape.