Hannah Lucas
About Hannah Lucas
Hannah Lucas is a Senior Manager of International Growth at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in business development and plant science, holding multiple roles at Benson Hill and experience as a Venture Analyst at Cultivation Capital.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Hannah Lucas currently serves as the Senior Manager of International Growth at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she focuses on expanding the company's international presence and market opportunities. Her role involves conducting pre-commercial activities for products that are nearing the end of their research and development lifecycle. She is an integral part of the Business Development and Strategy Team, where she evaluates new product opportunities to drive growth.
Previous Experience at Benson Hill
Hannah Lucas has held multiple roles at Benson Hill prior to her current position. She worked as a Manager of International Growth from 2021 to 2022 and as a Manager of Business Development for 10 months in 2021. Additionally, she served as an Associate in Business Development from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Associate in Business Development from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Benson Hill has provided her with extensive experience in business development and international market strategies.
Experience at Cultivation Capital
Before her time at Benson Hill, Hannah Lucas worked as a Venture Analyst at Cultivation Capital from 2018 to 2019. During her 10-month tenure in the Greater St. Louis Area, she gained valuable insights into venture capital and startup ecosystems, which contributed to her expertise in evaluating business opportunities and growth strategies.
Educational Background
Hannah Lucas holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where she studied from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Biology with an emphasis on Plant Science from Washington University in St. Louis, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad exchange program at Montpellier SupAgro, focusing on Plant Pathology/Phytopathology from 2014 to 2015. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied Plant Pathology/Phytopathology, Life Sciences Communication, and French from 2012 to 2016.
Research Experience
Hannah Lucas worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she contributed to research projects in the field of plant science, enhancing her knowledge and skills in scientific inquiry and analysis. This experience has informed her approach to product development and strategy within the agricultural sector.