BRYAN SHEFFIELD, Managing Partner, Formentera Partners

Bryan Sheffield graduated from SMU in 2001 with a BBA in finance. He is the founder and managing partner of Formentera partners, an energy-focused investment firm based in Austin, Texas, where he actively oversees sourcing, execution, fundraising, and all aspects of asset operations.

Before Formentera, Sheffield founded Parsley Energy, an independent oil and gas company, where he served in various roles, including CEO, chairman of the board, and executive chairman. Parsley Energy was acquired by Pioneer Natural Resources in 2021.

Early in his career, Sheffield worked as an investment banker in Sydney, Australia. He then went on to work as a commodities trader in Chicago with first continental trading. Credited with leading the second-most successful exploration and production IPO in history, Sheffield was recognized in Forbes' 40 under 40 and as Austin Business Journal's CEO of the year.

Mr. Sheffield is a co-owner of Austin’s professional soccer team, Austin FC, and founder of Austin’s first professional tennis tournament series, the drop shot series.