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Michael Sweeney
Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied bei
FIRST SOLAR, INC.
Vermögen: 4 Mio $ am 31.05.2026
Profil
Michael T.
P.
Sweeney currently serves as Independent Director at First Solar, Inc. since 2011.
He is also Director at Carlson, Inc., CWT US LLC, and InRadio, Inc. Additionally, he holds trustee positions at The Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater Foundation.
Formerly, Mr. Sweeney was Co-President and Chief Executive Officer of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. from 2013 to 2016 and Chief Executive Officer of Steinway & Sons, Inc. during the same period.
He was Non-Executive Chairman of Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. from 2007 to 2008.
He served as Chairman of Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. from 2009 to 2014 and also held the Chairman role at Star Tribune Media Co. LLC.
Other former roles include Director at Transport Corporation of America, Inc., Vitality Foodservice, Inc., Allen Edmonds LLC, Westlake Hardware, Inc., Specialty Commodities, Inc., and The Carlson Co., Inc. from 2009 to 2014.
He was Managing Director at Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc., Principal at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., and President of Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd. Education includes undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College.
Bekannte Unternehmensbeteiligungen
| Unternehmen | Datum | Anzahl der Aktien | Bewertung | Datum der Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIRST SOLAR, INC. 0.01% | 31.03.2026 | 14’102 ( 0.01% ) | 4 Mio $ | 31.05.2026 |
Aktive Positionen von Michael Sweeney
| Unternehmen | Position | Beginn |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SOLAR, INC. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | 01.07.2003 |
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art museum in the country | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Carlson, Inc.
 Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels and restaurants & provides travel management services | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
InRadio, Inc.
 InRadio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a distributor of independent music through digital media distribution network | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
 Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides business travel management services | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
 Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides theater performance, production, education and professional training | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Ehemalige bekannte Positionen von Michael Sweeney
| Unternehmen | Position | Ende |
|---|---|---|
Steinway & Sons, Inc.
 Steinway & Sons, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells pianos | Vorstandsvorsitzender | 01.08.2016 |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.
 Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs and manufactures musical instruments | Vorstandsvorsitzender | 01.08.2016 |
Star Tribune Media Holdings Co.
 Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes newspapers | Vorsitzender | 01.09.2014 |
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Ausbildung von Michael Sweeney
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Besetzte Positionen
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Börsennotierte Unternehmen
Private Unternehmen
Beziehungen
62
Beziehungen ersten Grades
21
Unternehmen ersten Grades
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Führungskräfte
Unternehmensverbindungen
| Private Unternehmen | 21 |
|---|---|
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services | Finance |
Transport Corporation of America, Inc.
 Transport Corporation of America, Inc. TruckingTransportation Provides freight carriage and logistic services | Transportation |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs and manufactures musical instruments | Consumer Durables |
Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc.
 Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails leather outerwear, apparel and accessories | Retail Trade |
InRadio, Inc.
InRadio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a distributor of independent music through digital media distribution network | Technology Services |
First Solar, Inc.
 First Solar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells photovoltaic solar modules | Electronic Technology |
Carlson, Inc.
Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels and restaurants & provides travel management services | Consumer Services |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides business travel management services | Consumer Services |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc.
 Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Goldner Hawn Johnson invests in lower middle market companies located in the Midwest with particular interest in the upper Midwest such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The firm focuses on specialty manufacturing, value added distribution, consumer products and business services. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size ranging from USD 10 to 25 million. The firm acquires majority and controlling interest and makes co-investments. | Finance |
Vitality Foodservice, Inc.
 Vitality Foodservice, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures non-carbonated beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Steinway & Sons, Inc.
Steinway & Sons, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells pianos | Consumer Durables |
Swarthmore College
 Swarthmore College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Allen Edmonds LLC
 Allen Edmonds LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells shoes, leather care goods and other apparels | Consumer Non-Durables |
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
 Star Tribune Media Co. LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes newspapers and operates web sites | Consumer Services |
Westlake Hardware, Inc.
 Westlake Hardware, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Owns and operates hardware stores | Retail Trade |
The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art museum in the country | Consumer Services |
The Carlson Co., Inc.
 The Carlson Co., Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures turbine and turbine generator equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides theater performance, production, education and professional training | Consumer Services |
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
 Specialty Commodities, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes specialty products for the snack food, health food, bakery and pet food industries | Consumer Non-Durables |
Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd.
 Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates coffee stores | Consumer Services |
Star Tribune Media Holdings Co.
Star Tribune Media Holdings Co. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes newspapers | Consumer Services |
