Lisa Suennen has joined law firm Manatt Phelps & Phillips two months after leaving GE Ventures, and will head its corporate venturing fund.

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.

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Robert Lavine

Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.