Birkhofer had been a board observer for three portfolio companies during his stint at corporate venture capital vehicle Prologis Ventures.

Q&A with Arvind Purushotham, global head of venture investing, Citi Ventures

Former GE Ventures CEO Sue Siegel has been selected as chairwoman of the MIT-affiliated fund and accelerator The Engine.

Sue Siegel, former CEO of GE Ventures, has been selected as chairwoman of the MIT-affiliated fund and accelerator.

Karen Elisabeth Ohm Heskja has departed from her role heading up DNB Ventures and joined BDO as director of business and strategy advisory.

Vanessa Wood, a professor at ETH Zurich specialised in electrical engineering, will now also supervise the university's approach to knowledge transfer and corporate relations.

Profile of Amy Banse, former managing director and head of funds, Comcast Ventures

Alicia Knoedler will lead Miami University's Office of Research and Innovation on the back of 20 years working in research development.

Former B Capital Group partners have formed a $100m venture fund that will principally target Southeast Asia-based technology startups.