Will Downing
About Will Downing
Will Downing serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo and has extensive experience as a Board Observer for various companies. He holds an A.B. degree with Highest Honors in Economics from Princeton University.
Work at Thoma Bravo
Will Downing serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, since 2018. His role involves overseeing investment strategies and managing portfolio companies. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the firm's growth and success in the technology sector.
Board Observer Roles
Throughout his career, Will Downing has held several Board Observer positions. He served at Frontline Education from 2018 to 2022, Ellie Mae in 2019, Conga from 2018 to 2022, AxiomSL from 2020 to 2021, Bottomline Technologies in 2022, Adenza from 2020 to 2022, and Instructure from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved providing strategic guidance and oversight to various companies across the education, financial technology, and software sectors.
Education and Expertise
Will Downing graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in Economics and Finance, achieving Highest Honors. He also attended Canisius High School, where he earned the AMDG distinction. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in investment banking and private equity.
Investment Banking Experience
Before joining Thoma Bravo, Will Downing worked at Morgan Stanley in the Financial Institutions Group from 2015 to 2018. His experience in investment banking included analyzing financial markets and advising clients on strategic transactions, which has informed his approach in private equity.