Michael Sweeney
Director/Board Member at FIRST SOLAR, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Michael T.
P.
Sweeney is currently an Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. He also holds director positions at Carlson, Inc., Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc., AdPredictive, The Walker Art Center, and Guthrie Theater Foundation.
In the past, Mr. Sweeney served as the Chief Executive Officer of Steinway & Sons, Inc. from 2013 to 2016.
He was also the Non-Executive Chairman of Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. in 2007 and 2008.
Additionally, he held the position of Chairman at Star Tribune Media Co. LLC and served as Chairman of Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. from 2009 to 2014.
Mr. Sweeney has also held various director positions at Transport Corporation of America, Inc., Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc., Vitality Foodservice, Inc., Allen Edmonds LLC, Westlake Hardware, Inc., Specialty Commodities, Inc., and The Carlson Co., Inc. He was also a Principal at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Furthermore, Mr. Sweeney served as Co-President of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. from 2011 to 2016 and was the President of Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIRST SOLAR, INC.
0.02% | 28/03/2024 | 20,692 ( 0.02% ) | 3 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
Michael Sweeney active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SOLAR, INC. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2003 |
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Carlson, Inc.
 Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
AdPredictive
 AdPredictive Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AdPredictive is a martech company that provides data-driven customer intelligence to clients such as Warner Bros., Discovery, Peloton, P&G's Reset Digital Agency, Paramount, Ad Council, and Learfield. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's closed-loop marketing solution with advertiser transparency and control helps clients understand their customers, impact business outcomes, and make data-driven decisions. AdPredictive believes in closed-loop machine learning intelligence that empowers business leaders to hit their strategic goals and make data-driven decisions, supported by consumer-first privacy and safety measures. The company was founded by Dan Carroll. Kristin E. Frank has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Director/Board Member | - |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
 Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. provides business travel management services. Its services include travel management, traveler care, and meetings and events. It serves travel buyers and business travelers, as well as companies, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
 Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Sweeney
| Companies | Position | End |
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Steinway & Sons, Inc.
 Steinway & Sons, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Paulson & Co., Inc., Steinway & Sons, Inc. is a private company that manufactures and sells pianos. The company is based in Long Island City, NY. Steinway & Sons was acquired by Selmer Co. LP from Steinway Musical Properties, Inc. on April 19, 1995 for $100 million. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/07/2016 |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.
 Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. was designed, manufactured and marketed musical instruments. The firm offered pianos, band and orchestral Instruments. The company was founded in 1993 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/07/2016 |
| Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. | Chairman | 31/08/2014 |
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Training of Michael Sweeney
| Swarthmore College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FIRST SOLAR, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 19 |
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Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Transport Corporation of America, Inc.
 Transport Corporation of America, Inc. TruckingTransportation Transport Corporation of America, Inc. provides a wide range of truckload carriage and logistics services. It provides satellite-based communications with the fleet. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Eagan, MS. | Transportation |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. was designed, manufactured and marketed musical instruments. The firm offered pianos, band and orchestral Instruments. The company was founded in 1993 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Durables |
Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc.
 Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. retails leather outerwear, apparel and accessories. Its stores offer clearance items and outlet-only merchandise as well as certain key in-season products. Its e-commerce site offers an extension of their store experience and features key in-season merchandise as well as promotional merchandise. It is located in Brooklyn Park, MN | Retail Trade |
Carlson, Inc.
Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Consumer Services |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. provides business travel management services. Its services include travel management, traveler care, and meetings and events. It serves travel buyers and business travelers, as well as companies, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc.
 Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Inc. (Goldner Hawn Johnson) is a private equity firm is founded by Mike Goldner, Van Zandt Hawn, Tim Johnson and Jack Morrison in 1989. The firm is headquarter in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Finance |
Vitality Foodservice, Inc.
 Vitality Foodservice, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Vitality Foodservice, Inc. manufactures non-carbonated beverages. It sells private-labeled & packaged fruit juice to institutions and markets juice. The company's food service segment offers dispensed hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice, and sports drinks. Vitality Foodservice was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Steinway & Sons, Inc.
Steinway & Sons, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Paulson & Co., Inc., Steinway & Sons, Inc. is a private company that manufactures and sells pianos. The company is based in Long Island City, NY. Steinway & Sons was acquired by Selmer Co. LP from Steinway Musical Properties, Inc. on April 19, 1995 for $100 million. | Consumer Durables |
Allen Edmonds LLC
 Allen Edmonds LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Allen Edmonds LLC manufactures and sells shoes, leather care goods, and other apparels. It offers men’s shoes and clothing which includes sport coats and vests, shirts, sweaters, jeans and pants, outerwear, ties and bow ties, and socks. The company was founded by Elbert W. Allen in 1922 and is headquartered in Port Washington, WI. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
 Star Tribune Media Co. LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Star Tribune Media Co. LLC publishes newspapers and operates websites. It publishes a weekly print/online newspaper that covers news, information and community events, a special edition that features lifestyle content, a home-listing magazine for home buyers and various specialty publications that focus on drive, museums and attractions, and state fair guides in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
Westlake Hardware, Inc.
 Westlake Hardware, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Westlake Hardware, Inc. engages in the operation of hardware stores. It offers power and hand tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing, lawn care, pet, electrical supplies, and barbeque grills and accessories. The company was founded by W. I. Westlake and Scottie Knox Westlake in 1905 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. | Retail Trade |
The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
The Carlson Co., Inc.
 The Carlson Co., Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing The Carlson Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture of turbine and turbine generator equipment. Its products include air clutches, brakes, caliper brakes & rotors, air shaft seals, C-flange clutch brake combination, torque limiters, sheaves, and rotary unions. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Producer Manufacturing |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
 Specialty Commodities, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Specialty Commodities, Inc. manufactures and distributes specialty products for the snack food, health food, bakery and pet food industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd.
 Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Starbucks Coffee Co. (UK) Ltd. owns & operates a chain of restaurants. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
| Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. | |
AdPredictive
AdPredictive Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AdPredictive is a martech company that provides data-driven customer intelligence to clients such as Warner Bros., Discovery, Peloton, P&G's Reset Digital Agency, Paramount, Ad Council, and Learfield. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's closed-loop marketing solution with advertiser transparency and control helps clients understand their customers, impact business outcomes, and make data-driven decisions. AdPredictive believes in closed-loop machine learning intelligence that empowers business leaders to hit their strategic goals and make data-driven decisions, supported by consumer-first privacy and safety measures. The company was founded by Dan Carroll. Kristin E. Frank has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Technology Services |
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