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Elizabeth Henderson
Co-Head of Venture Capital (Australia) at Herbert Smith Freehills
Elizabeth Henderson is the Co-Head of Venture Capital (Australia) at Herbert Smith Freehills, bringing a wealth of experience in the legal, commercial, and financial sectors.
With a background as a lawyer, commercial manager, and non-executive director, Elizabeth has held senior positions at Westpac, including Director of Strategic Sourcing and Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer.
Elizabeth has also worked in the investment banking sector and as a Senior Associate at Freehills (now Herbert Smith Freehills), offering consultancy services to venture capital, business start-ups, and expansions.
Beyond her corporate roles, she has served as a non-executive director for organizations like Local Government Procurement and the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.
Elizabeth holds a strong educational foundation, including degrees in Law and Physics from the University of Sydney, and certifications like the Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Her network spans business, government, media, and community sectors, with over a decade of experience supporting Australian Indigenous organizations in commercial and economic development.