Education
The Wharton School
MBA, Marketing, International Business -The Johns Hopkins University
M.A., Economic History -University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A.with Honors, Economic History -Work Experience
Wealthing VC Club
Current
Wealthing VC Club
Della Penna Foundation (www.dellapennafoundation.org)
Current
Della Penna Foundation (www.dellapennafoundation.org)
GRI (Growth Resources Institute)
Current
GRI (Growth Resources Institute)
Sparrow
2021-04-01 - 2025-04-01
Sparrow
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
2024-07-01 - 2025-01-01
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
CSIRO US
2017-07-01 - 2021-02-01
CSIRO US
Women in Sports Tech, Inc.
2018-03-01 - 2020-12-01
Women in Sports Tech, Inc.
Siemens
2015-03-01 - 2017-07-01
Siemens
Silicon Valley Forum
2006-06-01 - 2015-02-01
Silicon Valley Forum
Great Place To Work
2011-09-01 - 2013-03-01
Great Place To Work
Skills
Summary
Global Innovation CEO, Board Director and C-Suite Leader with 25+ years of experience guiding innovation, growth, culture transformation and governance for organizations including Siemens, Sapphire Ventures, SVForum and CSIRO. Draws on expertise from early career in consumer product marketing in the US and Europe (General Mills, Cartier, Bausch & Lomb), and her startup advising companies on global expansion. Leverages wide-ranging network of Global 1000s and venture firms to develop strategic partnerships and funding opportunities. Companies in hardware/industry, digital media, health tech and sports/sports tech looking to innovate, accelerate growth, implement strategic change and/or expand internationally would benefit from her extensive operational experience and network. Public recognition includes The “Innovator Spotlight Award” (Frost & Sullivan), Watermark "Women who Made their Mark" and frequent speaking roles such as TedX, Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation Summit. Susan welcomes opportunities to expand existing business relationships and explore Board possibilities.