Chandler Gay
About Chandler Gay
Chandler Gay is a Vice President at Thoma Bravo and has served as a Board Member at Foundation Software since 2020. He has a background in investment banking and private equity, with previous roles at Barclays and Golden Gate Capital.
Current Role at Thoma Bravo
Chandler Gay serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, since 2020. In this role, he is involved in investment strategies and portfolio management, contributing to the firm's focus on software and technology investments. His experience in the financial sector supports Thoma Bravo's mission to drive growth in its portfolio companies.
Professional Experience
Chandler Gay has a diverse professional background in finance and investment. He began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays in New York from 2016 to 2018. Following this, he worked as an Associate at Golden Gate Capital from 2018 to 2020. In addition to his current roles, he serves as a Board Member at Foundation Software and Intel 471, and as a Board Observer at Raptor Technologies, LLC.
Education and Expertise
Chandler Gay studied at The Westminster Schools, where he achieved Summa Cum Laude. He then attended Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) with Honors in Operations Research and Financial Engineering. He also obtained certificates in Computer Science and Finance, which enhance his analytical and technical skills in the finance sector.
Board Memberships
Chandler Gay is actively involved in several organizations as a board member. He has been a Board Member at Foundation Software since 2020 and at Intel 471 since 2021. Additionally, he became a Board Member at BlueMatrix in 2024. He also serves as a Board Observer at Raptor Technologies, LLC, contributing his expertise to guide these companies.