Alexis McLaughlin

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TOP Accomplishments

At 20/20 Onsite, faced with a global pandemic, pivoted the business to support decentralized clinical trials and post-marketing access to care for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, launching a new margin accretive division.
Led team at Target Optical through significant leadership and operational transformation to double revenue in 5 years with an average comp store sales growth of 12% YOY and 200+ store expansion.
Launched Parker & Ace, a membership-based veterinary practice in Washington, DC in less than one year combining proprietary technology, 24/7 virtual care, and a curated in-office experience that make veterinary care easier to access.

Facilitator Stats

Facilitator since

2024

years in the ceo seat

years as senior executive

largest team managed

# of start-ups

# of times as CEO

# of successful exits

top accomplishments

At 20/20 Onsite, faced with a global pandemic, pivoted the business to support decentralized clinical trials and post-marketing access to care for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, launching a new margin accretive division.
Led team at Target Optical through significant leadership and operational transformation to double revenue in 5 years with an average comp store sales growth of 12% YOY and 200+ store expansion.
Launched Parker & Ace, a membership-based veterinary practice in Washington, DC in less than one year combining proprietary technology, 24/7 virtual care, and a curated in-office experience that make veterinary care easier to access.

"As a former member of a CEO peer group, I’m excited to join the Katahdin Group as a CEO-in-residence and strategic facilitator, where I can apply my experiences to help leaders achieve transformational growth."

Alexis McLaughlin

Alexis

McLaughlin

CEO-in-Residence & Strategic Facilitator

Key Areas of Expertise

Strategy, P&L Management, Venture Fundraising, Marketing, Turnaround, Corporate Governance, Decentralized Clinical Trials, Ecommerce + Social Media

Most Proud Of

I’m most proud of leading through people. Growing up with a social worker and psychologist, I learned early on how people tick, and that belief in the importance of people has guided my career. Despite charting my own path in business, I've always had a conviction that people matter. With the help of incredible mentors, I’ve succeeded by focusing on developing others and building structures that allow them to thrive. That includes my amazing husband and son, who are my biggest advocates. My son is smart, curious, witty, and kind, and watching him grow has been a constant source of pride.

"Off the Job" Passions

Travel and exploration, recreational skier, tennis and paddle player, dog lover, watching my son play basketball, and water sports on Lake Champlain.

More About

Alexis McLaughlin

Alexis has built, transformed, and led groundbreaking ventures across the consumer, food, retail, beauty, and healthcare industries. She has a proven track record of driving rapid growth, including doubling Target Optical’s business to $500M by redesigning its customer experience, and scaling 20/20 Onsite, a venture-backed mobile optometry company, through a strategic pivot during COVID-19, doubling revenue and gross margins. Most recently, Alexis founded Parker & Ace, a veterinary practice reimagined for the modern pet owner, named Best New Veterinarian in Washington, DC.

Alexis thrives in high-growth environments and excels at developing strategic plans, building strong teams, and delivering operational excellence. Equally skilled at brand positioning and P&L management, she brings creative problem-solving and deep operational rigor to every business she leads.A passionate advocate for customer experience, brand innovation, and leadership development.

Alexis has a BA in Economics from Boston University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Named one of the Most Influential Women in Optical by Vision Monday, she is committed to making an impact.