Brandon Zelones
Vice President of Finance (Progressive Roles Across Towerbrook, Providence, Gridiron Ownership) @Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Finance (Progressive Roles Across Towerbrook, Providence, Gridiron Ownership) @Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
San Diego, CA, US
Executive finance leader for a private equity–backed, subscription-based business, serving as a long-tenured partner to executive leadership, the Board, and sponsors across multiple ownership cycles and exit events- Led finance strategy through multiple private equity ownership cycles, supporting growth, margin expansion, cash flow discipline, and successful exits- Played a central role in sell-side processes, owning core finance workstreams including financial modeling, diligence support, data room management, and management presentations- Supported leveraged financings, refinancings, and lender relationships, including covenant management, reporting, and ongoing sponsor communications- Led finance execution on multiple acquisitions across international markets, including diligence, integration, and post-close financial governance- Institutionalized Quality of Earnings–based pro forma financials post-acquisition to ensure continuity from diligence through Board reporting and lender compliance- Modernized financial systems and reporting infrastructure, including ERP implementation, automation, and data integration, improving scalability and decision support- Built and developed a high-performing finance team spanning FP & A, strategic finance, capital markets, and systems.
EDUCATION
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
MBA European Summer Institute
San Diego State University
BS, Business Administration (Information Systems)
USC Marshall School of Business
MBA, Corporate Finance & Financial Accounting
USC Marshall School of Business
Graduate Certificate, Financial Analysis and Valuation
SKILLS
ABOUT BRANDON ZELONES
Strategic finance leader with 15+ years of experience across private equity–backed, public company, and private growth environments, focused on value creation, operating discipline, and scalable financial infrastructure.Currently VP of Finance at Vistage Worldwide, a global, capital-lite, subscription-based business operating across 40+ countries through a mix of owned and licensed markets. Trusted partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity sponsors on strategy, capital structure, liquidity management, M&A, and exit readiness.Experienced across multiple PE ownership cycles, including successful exits, leveraged financings, refinancings, and disciplined deleveraging. Strong focus on cash flow optimization, KPI-driven decision making, and building finance organizations and systems that scale efficiently. CPA, CFA, MBA.
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