Lara Banks

Lara Banks is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in private equity and investment management. Currently serving as Managing Director and Co-Head of Private Equity at Makena Capital Management, LLC since September 2012, Lara has previously held roles at GE Energy Financial Services and EnerNOC, where notable achievements included designing an electricity price forecast projected to save over $100K annually. Earlier experience includes impactful contributions at DC Energy, leading a successful price forecasting team, and at Dean & Company, where strategic collaboration resulted in substantial revenue growth for a technology firm. Educational credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Government from Cornell University.