Lisa Suennen, previously a managing director at corporate venturing unit GE Ventures, has joined US-based legal and consulting firm Manatt Phelps & Phillips to lead its corporate venture capital fund.
In addition to overseeing its strategic investments, Suennen will manage Manatt’s digital and technology businesses, which span digital media, financial technology and education.
Suennen’s experience in the healthcare technology sector is also expected to strengthen the consulting capabilities of the firm’s health-focused policy and strategic advisory subsidiary, Manatt Health.
GE Ventures, the corporate VC arm of power, automation and industrial equipment maker General Electric, took on Suennen in late 2016 and she led its healthcare investments until her departure in September this year. She was one of three team members to jointly rank second in GCV’s 2018 Rising Stars list.
Suennen said: “Joining Manatt allows me the unique opportunity to continue to work to my strengths in healthcare and venture capital, while expanding more broadly across technology in other industries.
“I love building organisations and strategic teams, and Manatt offers me the chance to do that from an existing, proven platform with – most importantly – a diverse group of people I like, trust and am excited to work with every day.”
Photo of Lisa Suennen courtesy of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
