Where does Michelle Jarrard work?

Michelle Jarrard is Senior Advisor at GRA Venture and Board director at BioCircuit Technologies.

What companies has Michelle Jarrard invested in?

Investments tracked here include Axion BioSystems.

Where did Michelle Jarrard go to school?

Michelle Jarrard studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering); Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management).

Does Michelle Jarrard lead rounds?

Yes — Michelle Jarrard has led 1 tracked investment.

Michelle Jarrard

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Senior Advisor at GRA Venture · Board director at BioCircuit Technologies

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

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About

Jarrard is CEO of BioCircuit Technologies, a medical device company focused on neural interfacing and tissue repair. Previously, she was Senior Partner and global CHRO at McKinsey & Co., overseeing people strategy, talent development, and HR operations across 50+ countries. She serves on boards of Lazard Ltd, Inspire Brands, and multiple portfolio companies.

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GRA VentureGeorgia National Institutes of Health (NIH)since 2020

Experience

BioCircuit TechnologiesCEOcurrent2019 — presentAtlanta, Georgia
Inspire BrandsDirector Board Of Directorscurrent2021 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
LazardDirector Board Of Directorscurrent2017 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
GimmeDirector Board Of Directorscurrent2020 — present
Crawford & CompanyChair Of The Board Of Directors2018 — 2024Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Quest Renewables, LLCBoard Member2016 — 2024
Axion BioSystemsDirector Board Of Directors2016 — 2021Atlanta
GRA Venture FundManaging Director2016 — 2018Atlanta
Rural Sourcing Inc.Board Member2016 — 2018Atlanta
McKinsey & CompanySenior Partner1989 — 2016Atlanta
IBMIntern1983 — 1985

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Organizational Design29Management Consulting42Mergers & Acquisitions8Business Transformation13Business Strategy20Program Management1Business Development2Competitive Analysis2Corporate Development2Acquisition Integration2Start-ups3Change Management2

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General Partner at GRA Venture

Charles Ogburn

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Christopher Carr

General Partner at GRA Venture

Connor Seabrook

Managing Director at GRA Venture

David M. Ratcliffe

Retired Chairman and CEO, Southern Company at GRA Venture

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Jarrard?: Jarrard is CEO of BioCircuit Technologies, a medical device company focused on neural interfacing and tissue repair. Previously, she was Senior Partner and global CHRO at McKinsey & Co., overseeing people strategy, talent development, and HR operations across 50+ countries. She serves on boards of Lazard Ltd, Inspire Brands, and multiple portfolio companies.
Where does Michelle Jarrard work?: Michelle Jarrard is Senior Advisor at GRA Venture and Board director at BioCircuit Technologies.
What companies has Michelle Jarrard invested in?: Investments tracked here include Axion BioSystems.
Where did Michelle Jarrard go to school?: Michelle Jarrard studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering); Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management).
Does Michelle Jarrard lead rounds?: Yes — Michelle Jarrard has led 1 tracked investment.

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