Cody Cowan

Cody Cowan is a private equity professional currently working at Blackstone in San Francisco, California. Here are some key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Current Role:

• Vice President at Blackstone (Private Equity Group)1

Previous Roles:

• Private Equity Analyst at Leonard Green & Partners (July 2017 - June 2019)1

Board Positions: Cody has held several board positions with portfolio companies:

• Board Member at MeridianLink (August 2019 - Present)1
• Board Member at Veriforce (August 2019 - Present)1
• Board Member at Zipari (December 2020 - Present)1
• Former Board Member at Syntellis Performance Solutions (August 2020 - August 2023)1

He has also served as a Board Observer for companies like Greenphire and Cority.1

Education

Cody received his education from:

• University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Legal Studies (2013 - 2017)1

Notable Achievements

During his tenure on various boards, Cody has been involved with several significant transactions:

• MeridianLink's IPO in July 2021 (NYSE: MLNK)1
• Multiple acquisitions across portfolio companies, including TCI, TazWorks, and Saylent for MeridianLink1
• Sale of Syntellis Performance Solutions to Roper/Strata for $1.4 billion in August 20231

Cody Cowan's LinkedIn profile demonstrates a rapid career progression in the private equity industry, moving from an analyst role at Leonard Green & Partners to a vice president position at Blackstone, along with significant board experience across multiple companies in the software and technology sectors.