Max Parmentier
About Max Parmentier
Max Parmentier is the Co-founder and CEO of Birdie, a B-Corp certified company recognized as a leading Home Health Tech provider. He has an extensive background in management consulting and finance, with degrees from Louvain School of Management and Columbia University.
Work at Birdie
Max Parmentier serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Birdie, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, Birdie has established itself as a significant player in the home health technology sector. The company received recognition in 2021 as one of the top two Home Health Tech providers globally, as noted by CB Insights in their list of the top 150 Most Innovative Digital Health startups. Birdie is also B-Corp certified, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance.
Education and Expertise
Max Parmentier has a strong educational background in management and finance. He studied at the Louvain School of Management, where he earned a Master in Science of Management (Ingénieur de Gestion) from 2001 to 2006. He also completed a Master in International Management at CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education in 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Master in Economic Policy from Columbia University, studying there from 2006 to 2008. His academic focus has equipped him with expertise in finance, innovation, and strategy.
Professional Background
Max Parmentier has held various roles in prominent organizations prior to his current position at Birdie. He worked at McKinsey & Company from 2008 to 2012, progressing from Junior Associate to Manager, with experience in multiple global locations including London and New York. He also served as Senior Advisor to the CFO at The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria from 2013 to 2014, and later as Head of Sourcing Strategy and Supply Chain from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kamet from 2016 to 2017.
Achievements in Health Tech
Under Max Parmentier's leadership, Birdie has achieved significant recognition in the health technology sector. In 2021, the company was named one of the top two Home Health Tech providers globally by CB Insights, highlighting its innovative approach within the digital health landscape. This accolade reflects the company's commitment to improving home health care through technology and its impact on the industry.