Elizabeth Knuppel
About Elizabeth Knuppel
Elizabeth Knuppel serves as the Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners, where she focuses on value creation initiatives in various domains including SaaS and private equity. She holds a BS in Finance and Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MBA from Duke University, and has held several leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Elizabeth Knuppel serves as a Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on driving value creation initiatives, which include Go-To-Market strategies, Customer Success, and operational excellence. Her expertise is particularly centered on transforming private equity-backed SaaS businesses and enhancing C-Suite and Board effectiveness. She leverages her extensive background in the technology sector to implement strategies that foster growth and operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Knuppel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She furthered her education by earning an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Her academic background complements her professional expertise, which includes specialization in SaaS, HCM, ERP, private equity, and value creation.
Professional Background
Elizabeth Knuppel has held various significant roles throughout her career. Prior to her current position, she was an Operating Partner at TCV from 2019 to 2021 and served as a Board Member at OneSource Virtual for one year from 2020 to 2021. She also worked at Ericsson as Head of North America Talent Transformation from 2013 to 2016. Other notable positions include Chief Administrative Officer at Vertafore and Vice President of Consulting Services at Alliance Data.
Achievements
In 2017, Elizabeth Knuppel was recognized as the Female Executive of the Year in Business Services, highlighting her contributions to the industry. She has a strong track record of delivering new product launches and managing mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, she has been a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) since 2020, further demonstrating her commitment to corporate governance and leadership.