Laurence Birch
Laurence Birch
Managing Member
Beaver Island Capital, LLC
Accomplished executive with 30+ years of leadership experience as CEO, Board Chair, and Director across public and private companies in Life Sciences, SaaS, and Professional Services. Proven track record driving strategic growth, international expansion, and profitability.
Expert in developing and implementing go-to-market strategies, entering global markets (Japan, China, EU), M&A, BPO, financial oversight, and corporate governance. Recognized twice by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Who’s Who honoree. Passionate about building profitable, purpose-driven companies with motivated teams, exceptional products, and strong customer relationships.
Having multiple exits in public and private Life Science and Tech companies, Mr. Birch, a CPA and graduate from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, currently sits on the Boards of Directors of School Health, inc, The Residential Real Estate Counsel, invests and advises several life science and technology companies and is a member of the faculty at The Lake Forest Graduate School of management teaching Leadership and Strategy courses.