The Vistria Group Receives Parkinson Award for Social Responsibility from Loyola University

The Vistria Group Recognized for Contributions to Social Enterprise

The Vistria Group, a prominent private investment firm focused on both financial returns and meaningful societal impact, has been awarded the esteemed 2025 Parkinson Award for Purpose and Profit by Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility. This accolade is part of the Baumhart Center’s Innovator Awards, which recognizes organizations championing social innovation in business. The Parkinson Award particularly celebrates those companies that prove that the objectives of purpose and profit do not have to be at odds.

The award epitomizes Vistria’s mission to blend profit with purpose, fostering social improvements alongside financial gains. Kip Kirkpatrick, Co-CEO and Senior Partner at Vistria, expressed his sentiments regarding the award, noting that the Parkinson family had a significant role in the establishment and growth of Vistria. He emphasized the inspirational legacy of Bob L. Parkinson, the award’s namesake, who was a mentor to numerous partners within the firm. Kirkpatrick articulated, "This award is especially meaningful to The Vistria Group. Not only was Bob Parkinson an inspiring leader and mentor to many partners here, but he also believed in the positive power of business."

During the Baumhart Center's 2025 Leading for Good Conference, a pivotal annual event that promotes best practices in social impact, Vistria's Co-CEOs accepted the award. They participated in a panel alongside representatives from other organizations that comprise the forefront of social innovation efforts. In this panel discussion, the focus revolved around the motivating forces that drive these organizations' initiatives. Additionally, Vistria's senior partners, Deval Patrick and Jon Samuels, took part in conversations around purposeful investing, sharing the stage with Simon Castellanos, the CEO of AIS Healthcare.

Marty Nesbitt, another Co-CEO and Senior Partner at Vistria, remarked, "At Vistria, we've always believed that investing with purpose creates stronger businesses and better outcomes for all stakeholders." His comments resonated with the company’s operational ethos, which insists that aligning capital with societal needs can foster both impressive financial returns and a substantial positive impact on the communities served.

The Vistria Group specializes in sectors that are essential for societal benefit, including healthcare, educational solutions, financial services, and housing. They operate with a robust commitment to providing value not only for their investors but also for the broader community, employees, and consumers. Managing nearly $16 billion in assets under management (AUM), Vistria exemplifies a deep, partnership-driven approach, leveraging its sector expertise, operational skills, and broad network to foster transformational growth. As such, this recognition serves as an affirmation of their innovative approach to investment.

For more information about The Vistria Group and its mission, please visit www.vistria.com.