From: Prince Edward Island BioAlliance
Date: August 6, 2025
The Prince Edward Island BioAlliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Ledwell as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2025.
A visionary business leader, Ms. Ledwell brings extensive experience in business transformation, venture capital, and system innovation to the sector. She will succeed founding CEO Rory Francis who announced that he would retire in 2025.
“Lauren Ledwell’s leadership in the innovation economy as a tech entrepreneur, investor, and mentor is a significant asset for the continued growth of our sector,” shared Charmaine Noonan, Chair, Board of Directors who led the executive search. “Ms. Ledwell’s ability to build inclusive teams and experience with businesses spanning all stages of development and sizes aligns with the PEI BioAlliance’s core purpose to build a thriving PEI bioeconomy collaborating with industry, academia and government to promote innovation and generate prosperity in our province.”
The Board of Directors appointed Ms. Ledwell after conducting a six-month search to find the next leader of this industry-led organization, respected nationally for its achievements in cluster model driven sector growth. The national search came full circle, as Ms. Ledwell had recently returned to her home province with her family.