Patrick Waite, Cpa
About Patrick Waite, Cpa
Patrick Waite is a CPA and currently serves as Vice President of M&A at Datasite. He has a diverse background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Grant Thornton, Lincoln International, and Mackinac Partners.
Current Role at Datasite
Patrick Waite serves as Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) at Datasite. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the M&A sector. His role involves overseeing various aspects of M&A transactions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client needs.
Previous Experience in M&A and Finance
Prior to joining Datasite, Patrick Waite accumulated significant experience in finance and M&A. He worked as a Director at Accordion from 2021 to 2024, and as an Associate at Mackinac Partners from 2017 to 2022. His earlier roles include serving as an Analyst at Lincoln International from 2015 to 2017 and as an Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP from 2014 to 2015.
Internship Experience
Patrick Waite gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Finance Intern at The Coca-Cola Company in Dubai, UAE, in 2013, and at Grant Thornton International Ltd in London, United Kingdom, in 2012. These roles provided him with foundational skills in finance and auditing.
Educational Background
Patrick Waite earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting (Financial Analysis Track) from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 2009 to 2012.