Sue Harnett
About Sue Harnett
Sue Harnett is a Founding Limited Partner and an experienced board member currently involved with multiple organizations, including Sphere 3D Corp and Extra Space Storage. With a strong background in finance and operations, she has held leadership roles in various companies and has a passion for supporting women-led ventures.
Current Roles at How Women Invest
Sue Harnett serves as a Founding Limited Partner at How Women Invest since 2020. In this role, she focuses on supporting women-led companies and fostering their growth. Additionally, she holds the position of Executive Board Member at How Women Lead since 2022, contributing to initiatives aimed at empowering women in leadership roles.
Board Memberships and Leadership Positions
Harnett is a Board Member at Sphere 3D Corp since 2022, where she chairs the Compensation Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors at Extra Space Storage since 2023 and has been a Board Member at Oriental Bank Holding Company since 2019. Her previous board experience includes Life Storage and American Enterprise Group, Inc.
Education and Professional Development
Sue Harnett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Marquette University. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Additionally, she participated in Executive Education at Kellogg, enhancing her leadership and management skills.
Experience in Financial Services and Technology
Harnett has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She served as Chief Operating Officer of QBE North America, managing a $300 million budget and achieving significant cost reductions. Her role at Citigroup involved leading a reengineering team during the financial crisis, resulting in substantial pre-tax benefits. She co-founded Juntos, focusing on financial technology solutions.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Since 2015, Harnett has been a mentor at the FinTech Innovation Lab in New York City, guiding emerging companies in the financial technology space. She also acts as a VC representative for Astia on the Board of GoalSetter and advises SPIN Analytics, demonstrating her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups.