Chris Laurence

Summary

Senior executive with a consistent track record of driving organic growth and scaling organizations, with a broad portfolio of experiences and progressive leadership roles in private equity, public and private company environments. Exceptional business acumen developed from investment banking foundation and successful earlier career as a General Partner in private equity. Deep experience in both consumer and B2B segments with particular expertise in customer acquisition, global supply chain and retail, acquired while serving variously as CFO, COO and CEO in both mature and early-stage growth companies over the past 20 years. Direct, specialized knowledge of doing business in Asia gained from a decade spent living in China. • Unusually versatile C-suite leader with hands-on experience in sales, business development, P&L management, team building, IT transformation, public reporting and compliance, financial analysis, transaction structuring, negotiation, financing, and deal execution. • Adept strategist comfortable with marketplace uncertainties; adaptable, innovative, and creative in the face of business and economic challenges, responding with confidence, determination, and focus. • Demonstrated history of earning trust and forging collaborative relationships with senior executives across a range of cultures and industries. • High-energy leader, proficient in resolving problems by moving seamlessly between strategy and operational execution.