21 Facts About Paul Wachter

Paul David Wachter is an American businessman and investment adviser whose clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger, LeBron James, U2 frontman Bono, Beats by Dre co-founder Jimmy Iovine, Drake, Billie Eilish and Tom Werner, Chairman of the Boston Red Sox and the Liverpool Football Club.

Paul Wachter has played a leading role in high-profile investment deals including the 2002 acquisition of the Boston Red Sox by New England Sports Ventures, an ownership group he became partner to in 2021.

Paul Wachter is Chairman of the Board of United Talent Agency.

Paul Wachter is a graduate of Riverdale Country School in The Bronx, New York.

Paul Wachter is founder and CEO of financial and asset management advisory firm Main Street Advisors.

In 2002, Wachter advised John W Henry and Tom Werner on the New England Sports Ventures' acquisition of the Boston Red Sox.

Paul Wachter "routinely connects James with business heavyweights" such as Warren Buffett and has helped James "ink various investment and partnership deals".

Paul Wachter negotiated James' notable lifetime Nike deal in 2015, which has been reported to reach a lifetime total of over $1 billion.

Paul Wachter conceived of a deal between James and Fenway Sports Group, which gave James a minority interest in the FSG-owned soccer club Liverpool.

Paul Wachter has known Schwarzenegger since the late 1970s and has managed his investments.

Paul Wachter acted as an advisor and strategist to Schwarzenegger's 2003 and 2006 campaigns and transition teams.

Paul Wachter was the trustee for Schwarzenegger's blind trust during Schwarzenegger's time as Governor and is a senior financial advisor for the former Governor.

Paul Wachter is associated with other investments such as Kate Farm, Dave's Hot Chicken, Zwift, the TPG Growth fund, the Beverly Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Blaze Pizza, and other properties.

Paul Wachter was executive producer of the Starz scripted series, Survivor's Remorse, and HBO's What's My Name, a documentary on Muhammad Ali, winner of the 2020 PGA Award for Outstanding Sports Program and the 2020 Sports Emmy.

In March 2021, Paul Wachter led negotiations for himself, LeBron James and Maverick Carter to become partners in the Fenway Sports Group alongside RedBird Capital Partners, in exchange for their minority stake in Liverpool Football Club.

In 2021, Paul Wachter executive produced the animated streaming series Superhero Kindergarten, based on the comic book series of the same name by Stan Lee.

Paul Wachter served on the American Skiing Company's board from 1996 to 2008 and serves on the Board of Councilors of the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy at USC.

Paul Wachter has served on the boards of Virgin America until its acquisition by Alaska Airlines in 2016, ATTN:, Ladder, Haworth Marketing and Media Company and Content Partners, LLC He serves on the board of LeBron James' and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment, a video production company, and Uninterrupted, a digital platform for athletes.

Paul Wachter serves on the Board of Trustees for Berklee College and as Chairman of After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit that partners with schools to expand the learning day for at risk children.

Paul Wachter is Chairman of the Board of United Talent Agency.

On May 31,1987, Paul Wachter married Liza Atkins in a Jewish ceremony at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Los Angeles.