Brett Hickey
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Brett Hickey (born 1978) is a Canadian-American entrepreneur, businessman, private equity investor and philanthropist. In 2010, he founded Star Mountain Capital, LLC, an investment management firm focused on the U.S. small and medium-sized business marketplace. As of June 30, 2016 the firm had over $500 million in assets under management.
Early life and education
Hickey worked on drilling rigs in Alberta, Canada for Nabors Industries prior to attending college. He attended Mount Royal College in Calgary, studying economics and entrepreneurship. While living in Calgary, he was a speed skater on the Canadian National Training team.[1] He graduated from McGill University in Montreal with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with distinction (major in finance and concentration in accounting).[2]
Hickey is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management program, a three-year executive program for business executives and owners.[1][3]
Career
Hickey began his career as an investment banking Analyst at Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup Global Markets in New York City, working in the financial institutions coverage group.[1]
In 2010, Hickey founded the New York City-based Star Mountain Capital, LLC, and has acted as Chief Executive Officer since inception.[4][5] He frequently speaks on private equity panels, at events and in academic institutions across the country about entrepreneurship and investing in the lower middle-market.[2][6][7]
Board memberships
- Board of Governors for the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA)[8]
- Member and former Chairman of Networks for the NYC Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO)
- Board of Harvard University Entrepreneurs Alumni Association of NY[3]
- Board of McGill University Alumni Association of NY
Philanthropy, accolades and awards
Hickey is the founder of Star Mountain Charitable Foundation. He has received multiple recognitions for his efforts including the Philanthropic Achievement Award from A Caring Hand (the Billy Esposito Foundation); Shinnyo-en Foundation's Pathfinders to Peace Award alongside Morgan Freeman, Mira Sorvino and Marc Ecko; Guiding Star local service award from the Alliance for Young Urban Design and the Arts (AYUDA).[9]
Hickey has participated in multiple athletic fundraising events that have benefited cancer research organizations including The Terry Fox Foundation,[10] Achilles International, and Cycle for Survival.[11]
Personal life
Hickey was born in Canada. His parents were both schoolteachers and his mother died from cancer when he was six years old.[1] He is married and resides in New York City with his wife and son.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "My Path to Prosperity". Prosper Stories. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- 1 2 "Power Lunch with Mitchell Scherzer, BCom'84, CFO Hearst Corporation (New York alumni branch)". McGill University. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- 1 2 "Chapter Co-Chairs". Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Form ADV". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. July 27, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "KITE Invest and Star Mountain Capital LLC examine what makes an investment appealing". KITE Invest. January 29, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Agenda". Southern Capital Forum. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Speaker profile". Private Debt Investor. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "2015 – 2016 SBIA Board of Governors". Small Business Investor Alliance. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Guiding Star Awardees". AYUDA for the Arts. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Brett Hickey's Personal Page". Terry Fox Run. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Cycle for Survival at Equinox". allevents.in. Retrieved September 14, 2016.