Patrick Walsh is the founder and CEO of PW Partners, a value-oriented investment firm, with extensive experience in investment management and corporate finance. He has received significant recognition for his achievements, including the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Ernst & Young in 2018, and has successfully turned around struggling businesses like Town Sports International. Walsh holds a degree in accountancy from Boston College and has served on the boards of multiple companies, leveraging his expertise to create value and enhance strategic decision-making.

1. Patrick Walsh CEO Biography with Work Experience
Founder, CEO & Managing Partner at PW Partners, LLC.
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Patrick Walsh CEO is the Founder and Chief Executive at PW Partners, a distinguished value-oriented investment
firm. With a proven track record of success in the investment management and consumer industries, he is a seasoned
CEO and a proficient operator skilled in various domains, including Corporate Strategy, Capital Allocation, Corporate
Finance, M&A, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, and Equities. Mr.'s accomplishments in investment and business
have earned him recognition in esteemed publications such as Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine,
The New York Times, Restaurant News, and the Los Angeles Times.
Early Life and Education
Patrick's journey began in San Diego, CA, where he was born into a family with a vital education and military
background. His father served as a Naval Officer, and his mother was a dedicated school teacher. At age two, his
family relocated to Boston, MA, where he spent his formative years.
His pursuit of higher education led him to Wesleyan University, where he focused on Economics and displayed his
athletic prowess as a two-sport athlete, competing in Football and Baseball. However, an unfortunate career-ending
back injury altered his course, prompting him to transfer to Boston College, where he graduated with honors and
earned a degree in Accountancy.
After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued to sharpen his financial acumen by achieving the
prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Impressively, he passed all three exam levels on his
initial attempt. His commitment to excellence in the investment world led him to enrich his knowledge further by
studying under the esteemed Professor Greenwald at Columbia University's Executive Value Investing Program.

2. Workflow and Achievements
Patrick Walsh CEO embarked on his career journey in 1998, joining Prudential Capital Group and Prudential
Securities as an investment analyst, specializing in Commercial Real Estate and publicly traded REITs. His career
trajectory continued to ascend as he assumed the role of Vice President in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging, and
Leisure Investment Banking Group at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Before establishing PW Partners, he
contributed significantly as a Partner at a value-oriented Hedge Fund based in Chicago.
A Career That Touches Many Industries
His professional journey is distinguished by his entrepreneurial spirit, which extended beyond Wall Street. He
assumed positions on the board of directors of prominent companies such as BJ's Restaurants, Del Taco, Famous
Dave's of America, and Town Sports International. In each of these roles, he demonstrated his investment acumen

3. and business insight, catalyzing substantial improvements in their performance. His transformative work garnered
numerous awards and recognitions, including his inclusion on Restaurant News' list of the 50 most influential people
in the restaurant industry in 2015.
Entrepreneur of the Year
In 2018, Ernst and Young bestowed upon him the prestigious Entrepreneur of The Year award in New York. One of
the most remarkable chapters in Walsh's career was the turnaround of Town Sports International (TSI). When he
assumed the Company's leadership in 2016, it faced the imminent threat of bankruptcy. In a time when industry
experts predicted bankruptcy or distressed sales, he made a resolute promise to TSI shareholders to revitalize and
rescue the business. His unwavering dedication bore fruit in 2018 when, after two years of strategic and operational
enhancements, the Company's stock soared to over $14 per share, marking an extraordinary increase of well over
1,000% from its low point of 92 cents in 2016. EY's Entrepreneur of The Year program, established in 1986,
celebrates entrepreneurs whose innovation, ingenuity, and discipline have driven their companies to success and
positively impacted their communities. He joins the ranks of inspirational leaders, like Howard Schultz of Starbucks,
Pierre Omidyar of eBay, and Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, who are honored by this distinguished program.
Hobbies and Interests
Beyond Patrick Walsh CEO's demanding career, he finds solace and enjoyment in various pursuits. Despite his busy
schedule, he is an avid reader with a keen appreciation for literature across diverse topics. Outside the worlds of
finance and company management, he indulges in fitness activities, enjoys culinary adventures in cooking, and
embraces the enriching experiences of travel.

4. His life is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, diverse talents, and remarkable achievements.
As a leader in the investment world and beyond, he leaves an indelible mark on the business landscape and inspires
others through his dedication and resilience.

5. WORK EXPERIENCE PW Partners, LLC
Founder, CEO & Managing Partner
PW Partners, LLC is an investment management firm focused on long-term value
creation for small and mid-cap companies. PW Partners objective is to maximize the
potential value of its portfolio companies by positively influencing corporate policies
through operations, strategy and capital allocation. PW Partners has a strong history
of creating value through enhanced strategic decision making, operational
excellence, capital allocation, board involvement and deep sector expertise.
PW Partners accolades have been recognized and written about in Forbes
Magazine, Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles
Times, The Deal and Nation’s Restaurant News. In addition, Mr. Walsh was named
one of the 50 most powerful people in the food service industry by Nation’s
Restaurant News in 2015. In 2018 Mr. Walsh was named Entrepreneur Of The Year
by Ernst & Young. August 2012 - Present Jupiter, Florida, United States
Empire Holdings And Investments, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Empire Holdings and Investments, LLC is a diversified holding company with
subsidiaries engaged in a number of businesses and investment activities. Empire’s
corporate structure provides flexibility to make investments across a broad spectrum
of industries in order to create long-term value.
December 2020 - Present Jupiter, Florida, United States
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
Member of the Board of Directors
June 2014 - February 2022 Huntington Beach, California, United States
Town Sports International Chairman Of
The Board
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Del Taco Restaurants Inc.
Board Member & Lead Director
Private Equity/Equity Research
Real Estate, REITs & Lodging
1998 - 2004 Florida, United States

6. EDUCATION Columbia Business School
Executive Program, Value Investing Program Studied
under the esteemed Bruce Greenwald.
BS, Accounting
1995 -
1998 United States
Economics
Activities and societies: Football 🏈 and Baseball ⚾
1994 - 1995 United States