Michael Fisch

Founder and CEO of American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm.

A business leader and philanthropist, Michael believes in shaping a more prosperous future through fact-based economic positions and a focus on policies that foster the best possible outcomes for people experiencing poverty and marginalized populations.

About Michael Fisch

Michael Fisch began his career on Wall Street in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in 1983 and also worked at Bain & Company in 1986 before entering private equity in 1987. In 1993, he became a financial advisor to the William Rosenwald Family, whose father, Julius Rosenwald, built Sears, Roebuck & Company.

In 1994, he founded the modern American Securities (with the Rosenwald Family and Charles D. Klein), and has served as CEO since its inception. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a leading middle-market US private equity firm. For additional professional background, view Michael Fisch on LinkedIn.

Michael served and serves on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards. He has been a member of the President’s Leadership Council of Dartmouth College where he received a BA in Economics and Policy Studies in 1983, since 2011 and has been a guest lecturer for more than 20 years at Stanford University, where he received an MBA in 1987. He is a regular speaker on private equity, governance, and economic policy. He is also Chair of the Freedom and Prosperity Center Advisory Board at the Atlantic Council.

He is very active in not-for-profits, with a focus on healthcare, economic policy, and religion, as well as food security initiatives in New York City. Outside of his professional work, he is a devoted father of four, an Ironman triathlete, and an art enthusiast.

Founder & CEO of American Securities

Michael founded American Securities in 1994 to invest in market-leading, U.S.-headquartered businesses with strong existing management and a long-term orientation.

The firm invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues between $200 million and $2 billion. Across nine funds and more than 80 platform investments, American Securities and its affiliates have raised over $23 billion in committed capital for private equity investments.

The firm’s approach combines an operational focus, disciplined growth, and a long-term partnership orientation with management to create growing companies and economic value for management teams and the firm’s investors. Learn more about American Securities.

Michael Fisch’s Leadership & Governance

Since its founding, American Securities has grown to a team of more than 150 full-time professionals with headquarters in New York and an office in Shanghai. The firm’s portfolio today includes 24 companies that collectively employ more than 100,000 people.

As CEO, Michael leads the firm’s strategic direction, is a member of its investment committee and is focused on an award-winning culture. His experience in private equity and governance has made him a sought-after speaker and commentator on the private equity industry and general economic policy issues.

He has also served on numerous private and nonprofit boards, advising organizations on strategy,  governance, investment, and long-term growth.

Michael Fisch’s Philanthropic Efforts

Michael has long supported organizations focused on economic policy, education, healthcare, human rights, and religion. He also supports food security programs in New York City.

He is a Director of the 1162 Foundation and serves on the Atlantic Council’s Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, where he is Chairman of the Advisory Board for its Freedom and Prosperity Center. 

Michael is also a Member of the Board of Trustees of Northwell Health where he is Chair of the Governance Committee and is a Trustee since 2004 and past Chair of the Board of Trustees of Princeton Theological Seminary. He holds or has held advisory or board roles with Human Rights Watch (where he served on the board for 12 years and was a Vice Chair), the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Baylor College of Medicine, Legalist, Lower Canada College, and The Brick Presbyterian Church.

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