Erik Kristjanson
About Erik Kristjanson
Erik Kristjanson is the Director of Go-To-Market at Vista Equity Partners, where he focuses on GTM transformations and curates knowledge-sharing events for portfolio companies. He has extensive experience in consulting and solutions management, having previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Manhattan Associates.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Erik Kristjanson serves as the Director of Go-To-Market at Vista Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on go-to-market transformations across sales, marketing, and customer operations. He is involved in strategic projects that include segmentation and coverage. Additionally, he curates knowledge-sharing events and communities for Vista's portfolio companies, emphasizing areas such as Revenue Operations, GTM Tech, and Sales leadership.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Prior to his current role, Erik worked at McKinsey & Company for three years, from 2019 to 2022, as the Manager of Solution Delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before that, he was part of McKinsey Solutions, focusing on Client Development from 2016 to 2019. His experience at McKinsey provided him with a strong foundation in strategic consulting and client engagement.
Background in Solutions Management
Erik's career includes significant experience in solutions management. He worked at thinkstep as a Solutions Manager from 2014 to 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier, he held multiple positions at Manhattan Associates, starting as a Senior Consultant from 2006 to 2008, then as a Solutions Consultant from 2008 to 2014, with roles in both Melbourne, Australia, and the Greater Atlanta Area.
Education and Expertise
Erik Kristjanson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background supports his expertise in operations and systems thinking, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in go-to-market strategies and operational transformations.