John Guay
About John Guay
John Guay serves as the Vice President of Capital and Partner Solutions at Vista Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2023. He has a background in economics from Wesleyan University and has previously worked in private equity distribution and institutional sales at PJT Partners and Lazard Asset Management.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
John Guay serves as Vice President of Capital and Partner Solutions at Vista Equity Partners. He has held this position since 2023 and operates out of New York, United States. In this role, he is responsible for managing relationships with capital partners and developing solutions to meet their investment needs.
Previous Experience at PJT Partners
Prior to joining Vista Equity Partners, John Guay worked at PJT Partners for eight years. He held the position of Principal in Private Equity Distribution at Park Hill Group from 2015 to 2023. His work involved engaging with institutional investors and facilitating private equity investments.
Experience at Lazard Asset Management
John Guay also has experience from his tenure at Lazard Asset Management, where he worked as part of the Institutional Sales and Consultant Relations team. He was employed there from 2013 to 2015, focusing on building relationships with institutional clients and consultants.
Educational Background
John Guay completed his post-graduate studies at Salisbury School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Wesleyan University. Additionally, he graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy, where he completed his high school education.