Silicon Valley Bank Adds Six Specialists to Life Science & Healthcare Team
Silicon Valley Bank added six specialists to its Life Science & Healthcare team in New York, San Francisco and Boston to bolster sector expertise. They fill senior management, private credit and startup banking roles to expand debt financing, professional networks and clinical insights for biotech and healthtech firms.
1. New Hires and Roles
Silicon Valley Bank enlisted six senior leaders across New York, San Francisco and Boston. Bill Burkoth joins as Senior Managing Director for the East Region; Bryce Bewley as Managing Director in San Francisco; Ryan Martin as Director for NorCal Biotechnology, Diagnostics and Tools; Gibson Cooper as Vice President for NorCal HealthTech and MedTech Credit Solutions; Wendy Chan and Ries McQuillan as Directors for Startup Banking.
2. Strategic Rationale
These hires bring deep clinical, venture and private credit expertise aimed at strengthening the division’s ability to provide specialized banking services, debt financing solutions and industry networks to companies in biotech, healthtech, diagnostics and tools segments.
3. Impact on Services
Expanding the Life Science & Healthcare team positions the bank to accelerate loan growth, enhance sector-focused advisory capabilities and deepen client relationships within the innovation economy, supporting startup to late-stage companies with tailored financial solutions.
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