As a Vice President on Manna Tree’s investment team, Ali McNutt brings valuable expertise in strategic planning, diligence, and value creation. Ali is actively involved across the full investment lifecycle, including business development, deal execution, and post-investment value creation, partnering closely with founders and management teams to help scale purpose-driven health and wellness brands.
Prior to joining Manna Tree, Ali served as a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a strategic management consulting firm, where she partnered closely with private equity sponsors and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies on a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives. During her time at BCG, Ali led a diverse range of projects including buy- and sell-side diligences, M&A and value creation support, net revenue management diagnostics (including pricing and promotional strategy), consumer demand generation research, and holistic strategic planning efforts.
Ali is passionate about partnering with founders and management teams who are building businesses that make a meaningful impact on human health and overall wellness. She is especially energized by working alongside founders / management teams as a collaborative thought partner – helping them pressure-test ideas, unlock new growth opportunities, and build enduring businesses.
Ali lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, Andrew. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, taking full advantage of Minnesota summers on the lake, traveling, and staying active through walking, hiking, weight training, and Pilates. Ali holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.