Patrick Walsh, CEO, is a business executive, entrepreneur, and investment professional based in Palm Beach County, Florida. He founded PW Partners in 2012 as a value-oriented investment firm dedicated to helping small- and mid-cap companies improve operational performance and create long-term value. With experience spanning investment banking, hedge funds, and corporate finance, he has developed a professional focus on strategic growth, capital allocation, and operational leadership, particularly within the restaurant and hospitality industries.

As the founder and chief executive of PW Partners in Jupiter, Florida, Patrick oversees the firm's investment strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise finance initiatives. The company works closely with its portfolio businesses to strengthen operations and support sustainable, long-term growth. During his career, he has worked with organizations including Town Sports International, TMPL, Palm Beach Sports Club, LIV, and Famous Dave's of America. 

In addition to his work at PW Partners, Patrick has managed operations at Empire Holdings and Investments, a diversified holding company headquartered in Florida. Since joining the organization in 2020, he has overseen investment activity and corporate operations across several industries and markets. Earlier in his career, he worked at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities as an investment analyst focused on commercial real estate and publicly traded real estate investment trusts. 

Throughout his professional career, Patrick Walsh, CEO, has also maintained an active role in board leadership and corporate governance. He has served on the board of directors for BJ's Restaurants and held board, chair, and committee positions with organizations including Del Taco Restaurants, Famous Dave's of America, and Town Sports International.