Bessie Watts
About Bessie Watts
Bessie Watts is a Vice President at Vista Equity Partners, where she has worked since 2022. She has held various roles in finance and operations, including positions at Morgan Stanley and CARE, and holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Bessie Watts currently serves as Vice President at Vista Equity Partners, a position she has held since 2024. In addition to her role as Vice President, she has been working as Executive Director since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing various strategic initiatives and managing relationships with external partners. Her experience in leadership positions contributes to the firm's focus on technology and software investments.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Bessie Watts has a substantial background at Morgan Stanley, where she held multiple roles from 2009 to 2014. She started as an Analyst for one year, then progressed to Associate for three years, and later served as Manager for one year. Her time at Morgan Stanley provided her with a strong foundation in finance and operations, which she has leveraged in her subsequent roles.
Career at CARE
Watts worked at CARE in various capacities from 2017 to 2019. She began as an Innovation Fellow, where she focused on innovative solutions for global challenges. She then advanced to Senior Advisor, Innovation, and subsequently became Director of Finance and Operations, Innovation. Her tenure at CARE emphasized her commitment to social impact and operational excellence.
Educational Background
Bessie Watts holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Spelman College. She furthered her education by studying at Georgetown University, where she earned a Master of Science in Foreign Service from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at Beijing Foreign Studies University, focusing on contemporary issues in Beijing, China.
Experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Watts worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Program Manager from 2014 to 2016. In this role, she was responsible for managing programs that aligned with the company's strategic goals. Her experience at Liberty Mutual contributed to her expertise in program management and operational strategy.