Business Development Executive Joins Clarion Team

January, 2012 — Elizabeth Sheehan, MBA, has joined Clarion’s consulting team, bringing extensive experience in the healthcare and financial services industries, a deep understanding of market research, and a track record of providing client solutions.  As a former Vice President at Gerson Lehrman Group, one of the largest global primary research firms, Liz managed hedge fund, private equity and venture capital clients both in the Healthcare Research Group and in Private Equity and Venture Capital Account Management.  Working closely with clients to understand and address their needs, Liz created highly customized market research solutions – including in-person meetings, written surveys, and phone consultations to enhance deal sourcing, due diligence and portfolio management.

“Liz’s knowledge of the healthcare and financial services industries combined with her intimate understanding of market research and 10 years of client management experience make her a terrific addition to the Clarion team,” said Gordon Walton, Clarion Managing Director and head of the Technology, Opportunity and Asset Evaluation practice.  “We welcome her contributions to our growing relationships with private equity and venture capital investors and to our support of pharmaceutical and biotech business development and licensing activities.

Liz received her MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia and her BA from Cornell University.