PATRICK WALSH EMPIRE HOLDINGS
Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings
Patrick Walsh is a distinguished entrepreneur and CEO from Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2012, he founded PW Partners, an investment firm dedicated to enhancing the growth of small and mid-cap companies, with a keen focus on the restaurant sector. His leadership and strategic expertise have been spotlighted in prominent publications, including Barron's, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.
As CEO of PW Partners, based in Jupiter, Florida, he steers the company's mission to forge long-term value through strategic operational enhancements and adept capital allocation. His effective leadership was recognized when he was named Entrepreneur Of The Year by Ernst & Young in 2018.
He also manages Empire Holdings and Investments, a diversified holding company that he joined as CEO in 2020. The firm invests across various sectors, aiming for sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
His career in investment started in 1998 at Prudential Capital Group, where he focused on commercial properties and REITs. He later served as vice president of investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He moved to a notable hedge fund in Illinois, specializing in long-short equity strategies, before establishing PW Partners.
Walsh studied economics at Wesleyan University, where he was also a two-sport athlete. Following a sports-related injury, he transferred to Boston College, graduating with a degree in accountancy. He further honed his skills at Columbia University, earning a Chartered Financial Analyst designation through their Executive Value Investing Program.
Over his career, he has held numerous prestigious board roles, impacting corporate governance across various industries. He has been acknowledged as one of the most influential figures in the restaurant industry and has been featured in the 2015 Nation's Restaurant News Power List.
Born in San Diego and raised in Boston, he now resides in Jupiter, Florida, known for its pristine beaches and quaint charm. Beyond his professional realm, he pursues passions in fitness, cooking, and literature, embracing a lifestyle that balances personal interests with professional endeavors.
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