Kristin Harris
About Kristin Harris
Kristin Harris is an Executive Director at Vista Equity Partners, specializing in pricing strategy and price optimization. She has extensive experience in consulting roles at Simon-Kucher & Partners and Deloitte Consulting, focusing on advanced data analytics and competitive strategy.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Kristin Harris serves as the Executive Director at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on leveraging her expertise in pricing strategy and advanced data analytics to drive value for the firm and its portfolio companies. Based in New York, she has been instrumental in implementing strategic initiatives that align with Vista's investment philosophy.
Previous Experience at Simon-Kucher & Partners
Kristin Harris has extensive experience at Simon-Kucher & Partners, where she held multiple roles over several years. She began as a Consultant in 2016, progressing to Senior Consultant until 2018. She then served as Manager for 11 months in 2018, followed by Director from 2019 to 2021. Her final positions there included Senior Director for 5 months in 2021 and Partner from 2022 to 2024. Throughout her tenure, she specialized in pricing strategy and price optimization.
Background in Consulting and Strategy
Before her time at Simon-Kucher & Partners, Kristin Harris worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Human Capital Analyst from 2012 to 2013 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. She also served as a Strategy Consultant at Revenue Analytics, Inc. from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater Atlanta Area. Her consulting background has equipped her with a strong foundation in strategic business practices and client engagement.
Education and Academic Credentials
Kristin Harris earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied Economics and International Affairs. She also completed a Minor in French and obtained Certificates in EU Studies and Spanish. Her academic background supports her expertise in pricing strategy and competitive analysis.
Specializations and Industry Expertise
Kristin Harris specializes in pricing strategy and price optimization, emphasizing advanced data analytics and competitive strategy. Her industry expertise spans software, internet, media, B2B manufacturing, logistics, automotive, travel and hospitality, and retail. She engages in voice-of-customer research to enhance pricing processes and is passionate about uncovering opportunities for clients to achieve profitability through strategic business practices.