Patrick Walsh is the founder and chief executive of PW Partners, a value-oriented investment firm. He has a strong record of success in investment management and the consumer industries. He is an experienced CEO with expertise in corporate strategy, capital allocation, corporate finance, M&A, hedge funds, investment banking, and Equity. His business accomplishments have been featured in publications such as Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, The New York Times, Restaurant News, and the Los Angeles Times.

Born in San Diego, CA, Patrick Walsh grew up in Boston, MA, after his family moved back to New England when he was two. His father was a naval officer, and his mother was a schoolteacher. He attended Wesleyan University, where he studied Economics and was a two-sport athlete in Football and Baseball. After a back injury ended his sports career, he transferred to Boston College, graduating with honors in Accounting.

After graduation, Patrick earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, passing all three exam levels on his first attempt. He furthered his investment education under the guidance of Professor Greenwald at Columbia University's Executive Value Investing Program.

Patrick Walsh began his career at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities in 1998 as an investment analyst focusing on Commercial Real Estate and publicly traded REITs. He later became a vice president of the real estate, gaming, lodging, and leisure investment banking group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

Patrick's career demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit that led to his involvement in various industries outside Wall Street. He served on the board of directors for BJ's Restaurants, Del Taco, Famous Dave's of America, and Town Sports International.

Patrick Walsh continues to leave a significant mark in the investment world, using his skills and knowledge to drive success in every venture he undertakes.