Nancy Whalen
About Nancy Whalen
Nancy Whalen serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2020. With a diverse background in human resources and business development, she has previously worked at notable firms including Goldman Sachs and McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Nancy Whalen serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees various HR functions and initiatives within the firm, contributing to the management of human capital in the private equity sector. Her experience in human resources spans multiple industries, enhancing her capability to address the unique challenges faced by the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Vista Equity Partners, Nancy Whalen held several significant roles in human resources. She worked at Goldman Sachs as a Vice President Human Resources Business Partner in Global Operations from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a Director and Senior HR Business Partner at Vista Consulting Group from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles at AIG and McKinsey & Company, where she focused on workforce planning and talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Nancy Whalen earned her MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, completed from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in human resources and business strategy.
Early Career and Development
Nancy Whalen began her career in human resources and data analysis. She worked as a Data Analyst and Controller at McKinsey & Company from 2006 to 2008, and later as a Data Specialist and Workforce Planning Lead from 2013 to 2014. Her early roles included a position as a Senior Associate at CEB and as a Communications Lead at AIG, where she focused on global talent acquisition.
Academic Background
Nancy Whalen attended Marymount School of New York from 1996 to 2000. She later pursued higher education at Cornell University, where she completed her undergraduate studies in Industrial and Labor Relations from 2000 to 2004. Her academic journey continued at the University of Michigan, where she obtained her MBA from 2008 to 2010, further enhancing her qualifications in business and human resources.