Brandi Santogatta
About Brandi Santogatta
Brandi Santogatta serves as the Director of Talent Value Creation at Vista Equity Partners, where she specializes in strategic talent initiatives for enterprise software companies. With a diverse background in talent acquisition and operational strategy, she has held leadership roles at various organizations, including Vertafore and MannKind Corporation.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Brandi Santogatta serves as the Director of Talent Value Creation at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing talent strategies that enhance operational efficiencies within the firm’s portfolio companies. Her work emphasizes the importance of sustainable value creation in the enterprise software sector.
Previous Experience at Vertafore
Prior to her current position, Brandi Santogatta worked at Vertafore as the Director of Continuous Improvement from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure in the Greater Denver Area, she was responsible for leading initiatives aimed at enhancing operational processes and improving overall organizational performance.
Experience at MannKind Corporation
Brandi Santogatta was employed at MannKind Corporation as the Head of Talent Acquisition / Strategy & Operations from 2019 to 2022. In Westlake Village, California, she directed talent acquisition strategies and operational processes, contributing to the company's workforce development and strategic planning efforts.
Educational Background
Brandi Santogatta earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, where she studied Psychology and Biology. This educational background supports her expertise in human resources and talent management, enabling her to design effective talent initiatives.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Brandi Santogatta has held various roles in human resources throughout her career. She worked as a Resource Staffing Manager at Fresenius Medical Care from 2009 to 2012 and as a Recruiting Manager at Memorial Hospital - University of Colorado Health from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a Recruiting Manager at Broadmoor Hotel from 2004 to 2007 and as an HR Manager at Gambro from 2012 to 2016, accumulating extensive experience in talent acquisition and management.