Lena Barrett

Lena Barrett currently serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate Development & Strategy at FMC Corporation, where responsibilities include corporate development, corporate strategy, M&A, and FMC Ventures within a leading agrochemical manufacturer. Prior to this role, Lena held positions at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. as a Senior Associate in Business Development, managing cross-functional teams and developing biosecurity initiatives, and at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant (Associate), where project leadership and strategic advising for biopharmaceutical clients were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Princeton University, along with dual Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Integrated Business and Engineering from Lehigh University.