CEO Insights – Interview Series – Brett Hickey

The new CEO Insights™ Interview Series features experienced executives from a variety of organizations and industries. The fast-paced interview format focuses on “secrets to success” and will bring valuable learning, career advice and big ideas to both aspiring and seasoned corporate executives.

Our panelist BRETT HICKEY, is Founder & CEO of Star Mountain Capital LLC, a multi-billion dollar specialized private investment firm, making loans, private equity investments and secondary fund purchases. Mr. Hickey has over 20 years of private investing and investment banking experience with over15 years spent directly in the U.S. lower middle-market. Star Mountain has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Crain’s and Pensions & Investments in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Previously, Brent worked as an Investment Banker at Citigroup Global Markets (formerly known as Salomon Smith Barney) in New York City where he completed $24 billion in transactions for financial institutions.

Hickey graduated with Distinction from McGill University in Montreal, Canada with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Accounting. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Owner / President Manager executive training and management program. Board positions include Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs and the YMCA of Greenwich. He is also the Founder & Chairman of the Star Mountain Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) focused on job creation (including for veterans, women and athletes), economic development and health & wellness. Mr. Hickey is a member of YPO (Young Presidents Organization?) and is a former Canadian national gold medalist and North American medalist in speed skating.

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