At Corilan, we believe that successful technology strategy starts with clarity and driven by purposeful execution. Founded on decades of real-world experience leading technology and operations within private equity, financial services, and enterprise environments, Corilan delivers fractional CIO and CTO leadership designed to align technology with business outcomes.
We partner with organizations navigating complexity, growth, and transformation—bringing structure, momentum, and trusted guidance to every engagement.
Corilan isn’t a typical consultancy. We embed directly with executive teams to serve as a hands-on technology leader, offering the strategic vision of a CIO or CTO without the overhead of a full-time hire. Whether guiding digital transformation, optimizing enterprise systems, or supporting private equity portfolio companies, we operate where strategy meets action.
Our approach is collaborative, pragmatic, and rooted in the belief that technology should enable, never complicate, business growth.
Founder and CEO
Brent Lanier is a seasoned technology and operations leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation across financial services, asset management, and professional services. Known for aligning digital strategy with business value, he has led initiatives that modernized enterprise architecture, advanced data-driven decision-making, and integrated emerging technologies. As the first Global CIO at Vista Equity Partners, Brent was instrumental in scaling the firm from $25B to over $100B AUM, building a modern, data-centric technology organization that supported both internal operations and portfolio value creation. His leadership spanned technology diligence, post-acquisition integration, enterprise data strategy, cloud, cybersecurity, and positioning Vista as a leader in AI adoption within private equity.
In addition to his operating roles at Vista, Bain Capital, and The Boston Consulting Group, Brent’s early career in software development and consulting shaped his strong technical foundation and business acumen. He has consistently delivered measurable impact through digital innovation, operational efficiency, and scalable IT governance, while building high-performing teams along the way. Brent holds a Master’s in Technology Management from Harvard and a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, along with certifications in Scrum, PMP, and ITIL. A recognized leader in his field, he has been a finalist for the ORBIE CIO of the Year and is a frequent speaker on digital transformation in private equity.