Lasse Richter Petersen
InvestorPartner at Ventac Partners
Copenhagen, Denmark
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Lasse Richter Petersen is a partner at Ventac Partners with experience as a commercial leader in life sciences and global pharmaceuticals. He works across strategy, business development, and execution, combining large pharmaceutical company background with involvement in venture capital and startups. Petersen also serves as a board member, investor, and entrepreneur.
Experience
- Ventac PartnersPartnercurrent2021 — presentCopenhagen Metropolitan Area
- CenexumCo-founder & Chief Business Officercurrent2022 — presentDenmark
- PILA PHARMAMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentMalmo, Skåne County, Sweden
- Cobi RehabBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentCopenhagen Metropolitan Area
- Strive Ventures ApSInvestorcurrent2026 — presentCopenhagen Metropolitan Area
- Nordic Mentor Network For Entrepreneurship - NOMEBusiness Mentorcurrent2021 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- In The Flesh Record CompanyCo-founder and Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- MyoPaxAdvisor2022 — 2025Berlin, Germany
- Careturner A/SChairperson of the Board2024Herlev Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
- SanofiVP Global Head of Commercial Excellence General Medicines2018 — 2021Paris, Île-de-France, France
- SanofiVP Head of Central & Eastern Europe DCV2015 — 2018Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
- SanofiGeneral Manager Nordic and Baltic Countries (NOBA)2012 — 2015Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
- SanofiGeneral Manager Denmark & Division Director Oncology Nordic and Baltic Countries2011 — 2012Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
- SanofiGeneral Manager Denmark2008 — 2011Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
- Dansk Lægemiddel Information A/SBoard Member2014 — 2017
- LægemiddelindustriforeningenBoard Member2013 — 2015
- Eli Lilly and CompanyMarketing Director Oncology European Region2004 — 2008Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
- Eli Lilly and CompanyManaging Director Norway1999 — 2004Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Eli Lilly and CompanyEuropean Marketing Manager Osteoporosis1997 — 1999Florence, Italy Metropolitan Area
- Eli Lilly and CompanyVarious sales and marketing leadership positions1991 — 1997Nordic Area
Education
- Copenhagen Business SchoolMaster's degree, Business Administration and Management1986 — 1989
- Copenhagen Business SchoolBachelor in Business Administration1983 — 1986
Skills & more
Drug DevelopmentPharmaceutical BusinessBoard of DirectorsOrganizational EffectivenessAngel InvestingDigital StrategyRelationship DevelopmentRelationship BuildingPassionate about WorkEvidenceCollaboration SolutionsTeam Leadership
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TeamworkExecutive ManagementSales ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBiotechnologyAnalytical SkillsRestructuringEnglishCommunicationStrategyManagementLeadership- Executive Board Certification — INSEAD
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Colleagues at Ventac Partners
Andrew Venables
Partner at Ventac Partners
Carlton Anderson
Partner at Ventac Partners
Dede Willis
Partner at Ventac Partners
Dennis Henriksen
Partner at Ventac Partners
Elisabeth Svanberg
Partner at Ventac Partners
Ferran Prat
Partner at Ventac Partners
Gabriela Couto
Partner at Ventac Partners
Henrik Kolding
Partner at Ventac Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Lasse Richter Petersen work?
- Lasse Richter Petersen is Partner at Ventac Partners.
- What check size does Lasse Richter Petersen write?
- Lasse Richter Petersen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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Shared employers
Also worked at In The Flesh Record Company1
Also worked at Sanofi91
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Also worked at Eli Lilly and Company79
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