Brian Loring
About Brian Loring
Brian Loring serves as Senior Vice President at Vista Equity Partners and holds various board positions at multiple companies. He has a strong educational background with degrees from Emory University and Texas McCombs School of Business.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Brian Loring has served as Senior Vice President at Vista Equity Partners since 2011. His role involves overseeing investment strategies and portfolio management within the firm. Located in the Austin, Texas Area, Loring has contributed to the firm's focus on software and technology investments. His extensive experience in private equity and venture capital has positioned him as a key player in the firm's operations.
Current Board Memberships
Loring holds several board positions at various companies. He has been a Board Member at BetterCloud since 2022, at AlertMedia since 2021, at Khoros since 2017, and at Kibo Commerce since 2016. Additionally, he has been a Board Observer at Trintech since 2019 and a Board Member at Sonatype since 2019. These roles involve strategic oversight and governance, contributing to the growth and direction of these organizations.
Education and Expertise
Brian Loring earned his MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he focused on Finance and Entrepreneurship from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Emory University School of Law, completed between 2006 and 2009. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in finance, law, and business strategy.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Loring worked as an Associate at Riverside Resources from 2009 to 2011. He also gained experience as a Summer Associate at both Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Paul Hastings in 2008. These positions provided him with foundational skills in legal and financial analysis, which he has applied throughout his career in private equity and board governance.