Daversa today announced the promotions of Hannah Doherty and Lisa Stenson to Managing Director, recognizing their track records of building transformative executive teams for some of the most ambitious companies across consumer and technology.

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Hannah Doherty (Left) and Lisa Stenson (Right)

Hannah Doherty (Left) and Lisa Stenson (Right)

Both leaders have established themselves as trusted partners to founders and executives navigating pivotal stages of growth. From emerging consumer brands challenging established industries to technology platforms redefining how the world operates, Doherty and Stenson have built reputations for identifying exceptional talent, cultivating lasting relationships, and delivering leadership that moves businesses forward.

Hannah Doherty: Building the Leadership Behind Culture-Shaping Consumer Brands

Based in Daversa’s New York headquarters, Doherty has built a national reputation for connecting disruptive consumer companies with the executive talent required to break through, scale, and lead their categories. Known for her tenacity, precision, and sharp instincts, she has become a trusted advisor to founders and leadership teams navigating some of the most competitive markets in consumer.

Her portfolio spans incubator-stage ventures including Tally Health and Magnolia-Star Baking Co., breakout brands such as Liquid Death, [solidcore], Mila, and Recess, and established category leaders including Thorne and Wedgewood Pharmacy. Her work also extends to digital-first businesses and transformations at companies such as Empower Retirement and Tinder.

Across these businesses, Doherty brings an ability to recognize the leadership qualities that distinguish companies capable of creating enduring brands from those simply capturing a moment. Her approach is rooted in deep market knowledge, relentless execution, and an understanding that the strongest executive partnerships are built on trust long before a search begins.

A natural connector, Doherty has cultivated an extensive network of founders, investors, and executives, frequently bringing industry leaders together to exchange ideas and build relationships. Her promotion reflects both her impact on the consumer ecosystem and her ability to turn meaningful connections into transformational outcomes for clients.

Lisa Stenson: Scaling the Technical Leadership Behind the Next Generation of Technology

A Bay Area native, Stenson has built her career at the intersection of technology, talent, and company building. As a key leader in Daversa’s technology practice, she specializes in VP- and C-suite-level engineering and product leadership, partnering with companies seeking the technical vision and operational expertise required to scale.

Her track record includes executive placements at some of technology’s most recognized and disruptive companies, including Uber, DoorDash, Chime, Function Health, Nubank, Plaid, Iterable, and SoundCloud.

As technology companies navigate increasingly complex demands around innovation, product development, and scale, the ability to recruit exceptional engineering and product leaders has become a defining competitive advantage. Stenson has distinguished herself through a combination of technical market fluency, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to execution.

Known for her high-touch, relationship-driven approach and genuine intellectual curiosity, Stenson has built trusted partnerships with clients and candidates alike. Her ability to understand the people behind the technology, anticipate evolving leadership needs, and connect companies with executives capable of driving meaningful impact has made her an integral leader within Daversa’s technology practice.

“Hannah and Lisa have earned this through consistent performance, exceptional judgment, and the trust they’ve built with some of the most ambitious companies in the market,” said Paul Daversa, Founder and CEO of Daversa. “Hannah has an instinct for the people and brands that will shape the future of consumer, while Lisa understands what it takes to build world-class technical leadership at scale. They bring different expertise but share the same relentless commitment to their clients, their craft, and our firm. I’m incredibly proud to recognize them as Managing Directors.”

Together, their promotions reinforce Daversa’s commitment to developing leaders with deep sector expertise, enduring industry relationships, and a proven ability to deliver in the moments that define a company’s trajectory. As the competition for exceptional executive talent continues to intensify, Doherty and Stenson will play important roles in expanding the firm’s impact across the consumer and technology ecosystems.

About Daversa

Daversa is the executive search firm shaping the future of everything. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with the most ambitious founders and leading investors to unlock the top 1% of executive talent.

The executives we place change industries, create categories, and leave legacies. We are a mission-driven team of disruptors, thought leaders, and risk-takers powering the companies changing the world we live in.

For more information on Daversa, please visit daversa.com.

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