Benjamin Hanessian
About Benjamin Hanessian
Benjamin Hanessian serves as the Director of Value Creation at Vista Equity Partners, where he focuses on developing value creation plans for businesses in the Cyber Security and MarTech sectors. He has held various roles in product development, strategy, and consulting across multiple organizations, including Piñata, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., and McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Benjamin Hanessian serves as the Director of Value Creation at Vista Equity Partners, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with both the Board and portfolio company executives to accelerate business growth. He focuses on developing value creation plans tailored for businesses in the Cyber Security and MarTech sectors.
Previous Experience at Piñata
Prior to his current role, Hanessian worked at Piñata as the Vice President of Product and Business Development from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Piñata was based in New York, New York, where he contributed to the company's product strategy and business development initiatives.
Background in Tax Services
Hanessian has extensive experience in the tax services industry, having worked at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. in various roles. He served as the Senior Director and Head of New Business from 2020 to 2021 and previously held the position of Director of Strategy from 2018 to 2020. His work focused on strategic initiatives to enhance business operations.
Consulting Experience at McKinsey & Company
From 2015 to 2018, Hanessian was a Consultant at McKinsey & Company in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he provided strategic advice and solutions to clients, leveraging his analytical skills and industry knowledge to address complex business challenges.
Educational Background
Hanessian studied at Tufts University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2013 to 2015.