Ainslie Rodrigues
About Ainslie Rodrigues
Ainslie Rodrigues serves as the Director of Value Creation at Vista Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in consulting and finance, with previous roles at Deloitte Consulting and Deutsche Bank.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Ainslie Rodrigues serves as the Director of Value Creation at Vista Equity Partners, a position held since 2022. In this role, Rodrigues focuses on enhancing the value of portfolio companies through strategic initiatives and operational improvements. This position follows a previous tenure at the same firm as Associate Director of Value Creation, where Rodrigues contributed for eight months.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Consulting
Prior to joining Vista Equity Partners, Ainslie Rodrigues worked at Deloitte Consulting. Rodrigues held various roles, including Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2020 and Manager of M&A Strategy and Diligence from 2020 to 2022. During this time, Rodrigues operated primarily in the Greater Chicago Area, providing consulting services that involved mergers and acquisitions.
Educational Background
Ainslie Rodrigues has a solid educational foundation in business. Rodrigues earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, Rodrigues obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School from 2007 to 2011.
Experience at Deutsche Bank
Rodrigues has extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly with Deutsche Bank. Rodrigues held several positions, including Analyst in Foreign Exchange Risk Advisory and Electronic FX Sales from 2011 to 2013, Associate in the same area from 2014 to 2016, and Vice President for a brief period in 2016. This experience spanned multiple locations, including Jacksonville, Florida, New York, and Singapore.
Internship and Early Career Roles
Ainslie Rodrigues began their career with various internships, including a role as a Corporate Social Responsibility Intern at Humana in 2010 and as an Entrepreneurship Intern at the South African Education and Environment Project in 2009. These early experiences contributed to Rodrigues' understanding of corporate responsibility and entrepreneurship.