FRANCISCO PARTNERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Managing Director / Investor Relations
- Managing Director in Investor Relations
Abby Johnson is a Managing Director in Investor Relations at Francisco Partners. Based in New York, she joined the firm in 2019.
Abby has a B.A. from Dartmouth College.
She previously worked at Venor Capital, Sphera Healthcare, 3G Capital, S.A.C. Capital Advisors, and Goldman Sachs.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
- Partner / Private Equity
Alan Ni is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2013. Alan currently serves on the boards of Glorious, MyHeritage, News Break, NZXT, Renaissance, RugsUSA, and iconectiv. He also previously served on the boards of Aesynt and Sectigo.
Alarisse Lam is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, she joined the firm in 2020.
Alarisse has a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics with a minor in Chinese from the University of Notre Dame.
She previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Private Equity
Alex Waller is an Associate at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2021.
Alex has a B.S. in Accounting and a M.Acc. from Brigham Young University.
He previously worked at Credit Suisse.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President / Private Equity
Anders Mikkelsen is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. He is based in San Francisco and joined the firm in 2017. Anders serves on the Board of Directors at BARBRI, bswift, Dynamo, MyFitnessPal and Orchard Software.
Anders has a B.A. from Stanford University.
He previously worked at Credit Suisse.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Investor Relations
Andrew Brown is Partner in Investor Relations at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2012.
Andrew has a B.S. from San Diego State as well as an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg GSB.
He previously worked at Goldman Sachs and KPMG.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
- Partner / Private Equity
Andrew Kowal is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2001. Andrew currently serves on the boards of Boomi, Forcepoint, GoTo, LastPass, and Sandvine. He also previously served on the boards of Aderant, Corsair, Ichor Systems, iconectiv, Magnachip, Metrologic, Mitel Networks, , Optanix, ShoreGroup, Source Photonics, and Tile.
Andrew has a B.S.E. from University of Pennsylvania Wharton School.
He previously worked at Princes Gate Investors, the private equity arm of the Institutional Securities Division of Morgan Stanley.
Job Titles:
- Board Member at Southern Methodist University
- Information Security Executive
- Senior Operating Advisor
- Senior Operating Advisor / Product & Technology, FPC Operating Executives
Anil is a seasoned information security executive with over twenty-five years of global experience in building, maturing, and turning around enterprise technology risk management program(s). He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Exeter Finance. He has been charged with technology governance and maturing assurance programs at two Blackstone portfolio companies. Under his leadership, as a 5x CISO - Anil had direct responsibility for setting strategic direction on IT security, risk, regulatory compliance mandates, and privacy matters. He has been engaged to support sensitive M&A due diligence efforts, carve out activities, and has fostered key strategic relationships across boardrooms by focusing on managing risk and not promoting fear.
Anil is a sitting Board member at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in developing their graduate master's Cyber and incubator programs. He holds numerous security certifications and most recently completed the Global Policy in Cybersecurity program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Anil is a recognized and sought-after international speaker on topics ranging from security innovation to management principles on the business of security.
He is also co-author of the CISO Mentor: Pragmatic advice for emerging risk management leaders, where all book proceeds are earmarked to support scholarships for those pursuing careers in Cyber or STEM fields.
Anna Jarvis is a Tax Manager at Francisco Partners. Based in Houston, she joined the firm in 2021.
Anna has a B.B.A. in Accounting and an MPA from The University of Texas at Austin.
She previously worked at PwC.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
- Partner / Private Equity
Ashley Evans is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, she joined the firm in 2022. Ashley currently serves on the boards of Greenslate, Litmos, Macrobond, PayScale, and SourceScrub. She is also an independent director at ZoomInfo (ZI).
Previously, she was a partner at the Carlyle Group, where she played a key role in building the firm's West Coast technology efforts and served on the boards of HireVue, Jagex, NEOGOV, Saama, TriNetx, and Veritas. She is also a founder of SynGAP Research Fund, a non-profit dedicated to accelerating science towards a cure for an ultra-rare neurological disease.
Ashley has an A.B. in Religion from Harvard College (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), an MPhil from Cambridge University and an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business, where she was a Siebel Scholar and an Arjay Miller Scholar.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Private Equity
Austin Thomas is an Associate at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2022.
Austin has a B.A. in Economics and English from Williams College.
He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Barclays.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Private Equity
Axel Moctezuma is an Associate at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2022.
Axel has a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business.
He previously worked at Morgan Stanley.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
- Vice President / Private Equity
Ayla Ahmed is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. Based in London, she joined the firm in 2018. She currently serves on the boards of MyHeritage, nShift, and Veson.
Ayla has a B.A. in Economics and Math from Smith College.
She previously worked at Morgan Stanley.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Partner Emeritus
Ben Ball is a Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus at Francisco Partners. He joined the firm in 1999.
Ben has an A.B. in Government from Harvard College as well as an MBA from Stanford GSB.
He previously worked at TA Associates and Genstar Capital.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
- Vice President / Private Equity
Brendan Austin is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2022.
Brendan has a B.B.A in Finance with a minor in Economics from Villanova University.
He previously worked at Madison Dearborn Partners, Perella Weinberg Partners and Deutsche Bank.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
- Partner / Private Equity
Brian Decker is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2008. Brian currently serves on the boards of BeyondTrust, Boomi, Forcepoint, SmartBear, and Sonicwall. He also previously served on the boards of Grass Valley, Healthland, K2, Perforce, Plex, Quest, Sandvine, Sectigo, and Watchguard.
Brian has a B.A.Sc from the University of Waterloo as well as an M.Eng. from Cornell University .
He previously worked at McKinsey.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of Tax
- Director, Tax / Private Equity
Brian Elrod is the Director of Tax at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2022.
Brian has a B.A. in Business from the University of Washington as well as a Law Degree from Seattle University.
He previously worked at Deloitte.
Job Titles:
- Operating Partner / Product & Technology, FPC Operating Executives
- Operating Partner at FPC
Brian Nix is an Operating Partner at FPC. Based in Atlanta, he joined FPC in 2019.
Brian has a degree in Information Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University.
He previously worked at WorldPay, PayMetric, JackHenry & Associates, and Vantiv.
Job Titles:
- Senior Operating Associate
Briana (Bri) Frazzetto is a Senior Operating Associate at FPC. Based in Atlanta, she joined FPC in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
Brigham Badger is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2021.
Brigham has a B.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.
He previously worked at Serent Capital and Lazard.
Brittany Stewart is an Operating Advisor at FPC. Based in Atlanta, she joined FPC in 2020.
Brittany has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia.
She previously worked at TritonExec and the U.S. Department of the Navy.
Job Titles:
- Managing Operating Partner at FPC
Bruce Grainger is a Managing Operating Partner at FPC. Based in Charlotte, he joined FPC in 2015. Bruce currently serves on the board of BeyondTrust, Vendavo, and Operative. He also previously served on the board of ClickSoftware.
Bruce has a B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing from Husson University in Maine.
He previously worked at Oracle Corporation, TOA Technologies, Portal Software, Convergys Corporation, Geneva Technology, and EDS (HP).
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Private Equity
Cherry Zou is an Associate at Francisco Partners. Based in New York, she joined the firm in 2022.
Chloe Le is a Controller at Francisco Partners. Based in Sacramento, she joined the firm in 2021.
Chloe has a B.A. from the University of California, Davis.
She previously worked at Sumeru Equity Partners, KKR, and PWC.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
- Partner / Private Equity
Chris Adams is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2008. Chris currently serves on the boards of AndHealth, GoodRX (GDRX), and Redsail. He also previously served on the boards of Aesynt, Availity, Capsule, CoverMyMeds, Landmark, NexTraq, QuadraMed, Quantros, TRC Healthcare, and Trellis Rx.
Chris has a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology as well as an MBA from Stanford GSB.
He previously worked at American Securities and Bain.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
- Vice President / Private Equity
Christie Klauberg is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. Based in New York, she joined the firm in 2020. Christie currently serves on the board of SourceScrub.
Christie has a B.A. degree from Duke University, magna cum laude, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
She previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Christie worked as a primary school English teacher in Shenzhen, China.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
- Partner / Private Equity
Christine Wang is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, she joined the firm in 2015. Christine currently serves on the boards of GoTo, LastPass, LegalZoom, Litmos, MyFitnessPal, RugsUSA, and Vendavo. She also previously served on the boards of BARBRI, Follett School Solutions, Plex, Prometheus, and Quest.
Christine has a B.A. in Economics and East Asian Languages & Cultures from Columbia University as well as an MBA from Stanford GSB.
She previously worked at Advent International and J.P. Morgan.
Job Titles:
- Senior Operating Associate
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- Principal, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- Senior Management Company Accountant
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
David Golob - Chief Investment Officer
Job Titles:
- Chief Investment Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
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- Co - President
- Member of the Leadership Team
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- Director, Accounting & Finance
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Co - Founder
- Member of the Leadership Team
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- Senior Director, Operations
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner, President of Israel
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Managing Director, Legal M & a
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Co - President
- Member of the Leadership Team
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director, EMEA Capital Markets
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- New York Office Assistant
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Managing Director, Data Science
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- Vice President, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- Vice President, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
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- Compliance Officer
- Deputy Chief
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- Vice President, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- New York Office Assistant
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
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- Managing Operating Partner
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- Managing Director, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- CEO - in - Residence / Operating Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
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- CEO - in - Residence / Senior Operating Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Credit Operations Manager
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner, Capital Markets
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
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- Managing Operating Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- President
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- Operating Advisor & Legal Counsel
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- Co - Founder and Partner Emeritus
* Through its Operating Partners and Operating Advisors, Francisco Partners Consulting (FPC) provides operational consulting services to the Funds managed by Francisco Partners and their portfolio companies. FPC is owned by its principals and is not an affiliate of Francisco Partners Management, L.P.
Job Titles:
- Associate, Credit and Structured Solutions / Investor Relations
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- Managing Operating Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Managing Director, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Principal
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President
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- Vice President, Capital Markets
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- New York Office Assistant
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- Managing Operating Partner
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- Senior Systems Administrator
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- Co - Founder and Partner Emeritus
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- Partner, Credit and Structured Solutions
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- Managing Director, Credit and Structured Solutions
Steve Eisner - CCO, Chief Legal Officer
Job Titles:
- CCO
- General Counsel
- Partner
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- Managing Operating Partner
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- Senior Operating Advisor & Legal Counsel
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- CEO - in - Residence / Operating Partner
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Chief Operating Officer / Private Equity
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director, ESG
William "Bill" Griffin is an Operating Partner at FPC. Based in Fort Myers, he joined FPC in 2022. He was the CRN Channel Chief for the years of 2011, 2012, and 2015. In addition, he has won Best Selling co-author, is an Award Winning Speaker, and recipient of the Kentucky Colonel.
Bill has a B.S. in Business Administration from Wilkes University.
He previously worked at Autodesk, Aspen Technology, Bright Machines, and Xerox.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice President