Patrick Walsh CEO

Patrick Walsh, CEO, is a business executive, entrepreneur, and investment specialist based in Palm Beach County, Florida. He founded PW Partners in 2012 as a value-oriented investment firm focused on supporting small- and mid-cap companies through strategic operational planning and disciplined capital allocation. Since launching the firm, he has built a career centered on investment management, corporate strategy, and long-term value creation, with much of his work connected to the restaurant and hospitality industries. At PW Partners in Jupiter, Florida, Patrick oversees mergers and acquisitions, enterprise finance, and investment strategy while guiding portfolio companies through operational and financial development initiatives. The firm is known for its hands-on approach to improving company performance and supporting sustainable growth opportunities. Throughout his career, he has worked with organizations including Town Sports International, Palm Beach Sports Club, TMPL, LIV, and Famous Dave’s of America. Alongside his responsibilities at PW Partners, Patrick has also led Empire Holdings and Investments, a diversified holding company headquartered in Florida. In that role, he managed a broad investment structure designed to support opportunities across several industries and markets. Earlier in his career, he worked at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities as an investment analyst specializing in commercial real estate and publicly traded real estate investment trusts. Patrick Walsh's professional background includes extensive board and governance experience with several established companies. He has served on the board of directors for BJ’s Restaurants and held board, committee, and chairman positions with organizations including Del Taco Restaurants, Famous Dave’s of America, and Town Sports International.