Michael Forrest
About Michael Forrest
Michael Forrest serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo and has extensive experience as a Board Observer for various companies. He holds a magna cum laude degree in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University.
Work at Thoma Bravo
Michael Forrest serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, since 2019. He is based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he engages in investment strategies and portfolio management, contributing to the firm's focus on technology and software sectors.
Current Board Observer Roles
Michael Forrest currently holds several Board Observer positions. He has been with Instructure since 2020, Bottomline Technologies since 2022, Coupa Software since 2023, and Auctane since 2021. He also serves as a Board Observer for Conga since 2019 and previously for Frontline Education from 2019 to 2022. His involvement in these roles includes providing strategic guidance and oversight.
Previous Experience at Adenza and Ellie Mae
Before his current roles, Michael Forrest worked as a Board Observer at Adenza from 2020 to 2023 and at Ellie Mae from 2019 to 2020. His experience in these positions involved monitoring company performance and advising on strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Michael Forrest graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University. He also completed a Certificate Program in Financial Economics at the Kellogg School of Management. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in investment and strategic advisory.
Investment Banking Background
Prior to his current roles, Michael Forrest worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Greenhill & Co. from 2017 to 2019. His focus was on mergers and acquisitions, where he gained experience in financial analysis and deal structuring.