Lisa Opoku
About Lisa Opoku
Lisa Opoku serves as the Chief Operating Officer at FS Investments, having transitioned to this role in 2024. She has extensive experience in corporate law and finance, including previous positions at Goldman Sachs and a background in venture capital and distressed debt transactions.
Current Role at FS Investments
Lisa Opoku serves as the Chief Operating Officer at FS Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She operates from the company's Philadelphia office, contributing to the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the organization. Her role involves overseeing various operational aspects to enhance the company's performance in the investment sector.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Prior to her current role, Lisa Opoku held multiple positions at Goldman Sachs. She served as the Global Head of The Goldman Sachs Partner Family Office in Asset and Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, she was the Chief Operating Officer of Engineering from 2015 to 2022 and the Chief Operating Officer for the Asia Pacific Securities Division from 2009 to 2015. Her tenure at Goldman Sachs spanned over a decade, during which she gained extensive experience in operational leadership.
Legal Career Background
Lisa Opoku began her career as a Corporate Tax Attorney in Washington, D.C. She later practiced as a Corporate Attorney in Silicon Valley, focusing on venture capital financings and distressed debt transactions in New York. Her legal expertise is complemented by her licensure to practice law in both New York and California.
Educational Qualifications
Lisa Opoku earned her Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 1993 to 1996. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude at the University of Minnesota from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal and operational roles.
Early Career at RICHARDS KIBBE & ORBE
Lisa Opoku worked as an Associate/Partner at RICHARDS KIBBE & ORBE (US) LIMITED in New York from 2001 to 2003. This early experience in a law firm contributed to her development as a corporate attorney and laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the legal and financial sectors.