Where does Susan Sobbott work?

Susan Sobbott is Partner at Lead Edge Capital.

What check size does Susan Sobbott write?

Susan Sobbott typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Susan Sobbott go to school?

Susan Sobbott studied at University of Virginia Darden School of Business (MBA); Georgetown University (BA, Finance and International Business).

Susan Sobbott

Investor

Partner at Lead Edge Capital · Independent Director at WEX

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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172 people in our graph share verified history with Susan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Susan: together at WEX

About

Susan Sobbott is an independent public company director and former Fortune 100 operating executive with experience in B2B financial services, payments, and SaaS. She currently serves on the board of WEX and previously held C-Suite roles at American Express, where she led global businesses serving commercial customers. Her background spans B2B customer strategy, go-to-market execution, organizational scaling, and operating disciplines in regulated environments, with particular focus on translating strategy into growth during periods of strategic change.

Experience

WEXIndependent Directorcurrent2018 — presentMaine, United States
University of Virginia Darden School of BusinessMember Board of Trusteescurrent2021 — presentVirginia, United States
Fintech and B2B Technology Companies, including ClarityPay, Wealth.com, and Kargo.Strategic Advisor – Fintech & B2B Technology Companiescurrent2018 — presentUnited States
BambeeBoard Member2022 — 2025California, United States
Next InsuranceBoard Member2024 — 2025United States
Lola Travel and ExpenseChairperson of the Board2020 — 2021United States
Red VenturesBoard Member2013 — 2020United States
American ExpressVarious Executive Leadership Roles - 28-Year Tenure1994 — 2018New York, United States
American ExpressSenior Vice President, OPEN Small Business2003 — 2004
American ExpressSenior Vice President and General Manager, Strategic Alliances and Co-Brand Portfolio Management2001 — 2003
American ExpressVice President, Loyalty Rewards, U.S. Consumer Card2000 — 2001
American ExpressVice President, New Industry Development, Merchant Services1997 — 2000
American ExpressVice President, Sales Planning and Administration, Merchant Services1994 — 1997
American ExpressPlanning Assistant to the President, Merchant Services1993
American ExpressManager, Corporate Strategic Planning Group1990 — 1992

Skills & more

Executive ManagementCorporate Governance

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Colleagues at Lead Edge Capital

Aaron Darr

Principal at Lead Edge Capital

Adam Stein

Managing Director, Talent at Lead Edge Capital

Alex Weronski

Vice President at Lead Edge Capital

Alexa Hayslett

Director, Originations at Lead Edge Capital

Alexa Kunowsky

Associate at Lead Edge Capital

Alexander Gaulkin

Vice President at Lead Edge Capital

Andrea Crabbe

Head Controller at Lead Edge Capital

Anshul Joshi

Associate at Lead Edge Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Susan Sobbott?: Susan Sobbott is an independent public company director and former Fortune 100 operating executive with experience in B2B financial services, payments, and SaaS. She currently serves on the board of WEX and previously held C-Suite roles at American Express, where she led global businesses serving commercial customers. Her background spans B2B customer strategy, go-to-market execution, organizational scaling, and operating disciplines in regulated environments, with particular focus on translating strategy into growth during periods of strategic change.
Where does Susan Sobbott work?: Susan Sobbott is Partner at Lead Edge Capital.
What check size does Susan Sobbott write?: Susan Sobbott typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Susan Sobbott go to school?: Susan Sobbott studied at University of Virginia Darden School of Business (MBA); Georgetown University (BA, Finance and International Business).

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