Issa Benna

Director, Special Projects BD&Ops

Issa Benna, PhD, has a diverse background in leadership and consulting, holding key roles in various organizations. As President of the Science & Engineering Business Association (SEBA) from 2018 to 2019 and currently serving as Director of Special Projects BD&Ops at BridgeBio since April 2025, Issa Benna demonstrates strong capabilities in project management and operations. Between 2022 and November 2023, Issa Benna worked as a Consultant at Bain & Company, while previous experience includes serving as Senior Venture Analyst and Venture Analyst at Washington Research Foundation/WRF Capital from January 2020 to May 2022, and working as a Chief of Staff and Strategic Advisor at Arzeda from December 2023 to May 2025. Issa Benna began a career in research as a Research Associate at 10X Genomics from 2015 to 2016. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science from Stanford University.

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