Paul Wachter

Chief Executive Officer at

MSA Advisors LLC

69 year

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Paul David Wachter is the founder of MSA Advisors LLC, founded in 1997, serving as Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Co-Chairman at United Talent Agency LLC (California) starting in 2025, Co-Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Board at Content Partners LLC since 2011, Chairman at After-School All-Stars, Director at Oak Productions, Inc., Founding Director at Lagunita Biosciences LLC, Director at The SpringHill Co. LLC, Board of Trustees member at Berklee College of Music, Member at New York State Bar Association, Member of Governors Board at Special Olympics Southern California, Partner at Fenway Sports Group LLC, Partner at Red Bird Capital LLC, and Member-Regents Board at the University of California.
Former jobs include Managing Director at Schroder & Co., Inc. from 1993 to 1996, Independent Director at Time Warner, Inc. from 2010 to 2018, Director at American Skiing Co. from 1999 to 2008, Director at Oasis Group, Inc., Director at Virgin America, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, Managing Director at Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. in 1993, Director at Haworth Marketing + Media Co., Inc., Independent Director at Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., Director at Beats Music LLC, Director at ATTN:, Inc. from 2014 to 2022, Director at Ladder LLC from 2018 to 2022, Investment Banker at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. from 1985 to 1986, Regent at The Regents of the University of California, Operating Advisor at Pegasus Capital Advisors LP, Tax Attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 1982 to 1985, and Member-Managers Board at Beats Electronics LLC in 2011.
Education includes graduate degree from Columbia Law School conferred in 1981 and undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania conferred in 1978.

Paul Wachter active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Content Partners LLC	Chairman	-
Special Olympics Southern California Special Olympics Southern California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics Southern California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities across 11 counties in Southern California. The company is based in Culver City, CA. The organization offers year-round sports training and competitions in 12 to 13 Olympic-type sports across four seasons, including athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, floorball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and flag football. Special Olympics Southern California emphasizes inclusion, acceptance, and well-being through programs such as Unified Sports, Young Athletes, Unified Champion Schools, and health initiatives like "Power Up – Train Like a Champion" and "Fit 5." The organization promotes athlete leadership, community engagement, and education to foster social inclusion and reduce bullying, supporting local volunteer-led programs and providing resources for athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and sponsors. It also hosts events like the Law Enforcement Torch Run and fundraisers, and shares athlete stories to highlight resilience and achievement.	Director/Board Member	17/11/2010
After-School All-Stars After-School All-Stars Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides after-school programs services	Chairman	17/11/2010
Oak Productions, Inc. Oak Productions, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a theaters	Director/Board Member	03/06/2011
University of California University of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
New York State Bar Association New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Lagunita Biosciences LLC Lagunita Biosciences LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lagunita Biosciences invests in companies located in the United States. It focuses on companies operating in the fields of ophthalmology, protein engineering, drug discovery, surgical devices and mobile health services. It participates in early stage transactions.	Director/Board Member	-
The Springhill Co. LLC The Springhill Co. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces entertainment programs, television & films	Director/Board Member	-
United Talent Agency LLC (California) United Talent Agency LLC (California) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in representing artists, athletes, storytellers and brands	Chairman	02/02/2023
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Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, securities trading and brokerage Services	Finance
Schroder & Co., Inc. Schroder & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Finance
The Regents of the University of California The Regents of the University of California General GovernmentGovernment Operates as state university government body	Government
Time Warner, Inc. Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides cable network, filmed entertainment and publishing services	Consumer Services
American Skiing Co. American Skiing Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates alpine ski and snowboard resorts	Consumer Services
Pegasus Capital Advisors LP Pegasus Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Pegasus Capital invests in companies located in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of sustainable infrastructure, ocean economy and health sectors. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital requirements.	Finance
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Oasis Group, Inc. Oasis Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Capital pool company	Finance
Berklee College of Music Berklee College of Music Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
United Talent Agency LLC (California) United Talent Agency LLC (California) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in representing artists, athletes, storytellers and brands	Commercial Services
New York State Bar Association New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association	Commercial Services
Virgin America, Inc. Virgin America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services	Transportation
Special Olympics Southern California Special Olympics Southern California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics Southern California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities across 11 counties in Southern California. The company is based in Culver City, CA. The organization offers year-round sports training and competitions in 12 to 13 Olympic-type sports across four seasons, including athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, floorball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and flag football. Special Olympics Southern California emphasizes inclusion, acceptance, and well-being through programs such as Unified Sports, Young Athletes, Unified Champion Schools, and health initiatives like "Power Up – Train Like a Champion" and "Fit 5." The organization promotes athlete leadership, community engagement, and education to foster social inclusion and reduce bullying, supporting local volunteer-led programs and providing resources for athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and sponsors. It also hosts events like the Law Enforcement Torch Run and fundraisers, and shares athlete stories to highlight resilience and achievement.	Commercial Services
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
Content Partners LLC
Fenway Sports Group LLC Fenway Sports Group LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides sports media, entertainment and real estate services	Consumer Services
Haworth Marketing + Media Co., Inc. Haworth Marketing + Media Co., Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media agency	Commercial Services
Red Bird Capital LLC
After-School All-Stars After-School All-Stars Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides after-school programs services	Miscellaneous
Columbia Law School Columbia Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Beats Electronics LLC Beats Electronics LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures headphones and other related devices	Consumer Durables
Oak Productions, Inc. Oak Productions, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a theaters	Consumer Services
University of California University of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage company that develops gene therapies	Health Technology
Beats Music LLC Beats Music LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides online music streaming services	Commercial Services
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Content Partners LLC (California) Content Partners LLC (California) Investment ManagersFinance Content Partners LLC is an active manager.	Finance
MSA Advisors LLC MSA Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance MSA Advisors invests in private companies located in the United States. The firm focuses in companies operating in the fields of media, music, entertainment and professional sports. It provides financing for buyout and later stage transactions.	Finance
ATTN:, Inc. ATTN:, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces original shows, series and formats for studios, platforms and brand partners	Consumer Services
Lagunita Biosciences LLC Lagunita Biosciences LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lagunita Biosciences invests in companies located in the United States. It focuses on companies operating in the fields of ophthalmology, protein engineering, drug discovery, surgical devices and mobile health services. It participates in early stage transactions.	Finance
The Springhill Co. LLC The Springhill Co. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces entertainment programs, television & films	Consumer Services
Ladder LLC Ladder LLC Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as a sports nutrition company	Distribution Services