Warren Lichtenstein is a businessman and philanthropist. Born in 1965, Mr. Lichtenstein’s wide-ranging career and personal pursuits have resulted in achievements in business and philanthropy. He is a committed and loving father to two children, a proud member of the local communities where he lives and works and is passionate about furthering charitable causes related to children, education, and youth sports.

Warren Lichtenstein is the founder and Executive Chairman of Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a global diversified holding company. He founded Steel Partners in 1990 at the age of 24 after beginning his career as an analyst at Para Partners, L.P. and then serving as an acquisition analyst at Ballantrae Partners, L.P.

Mr. Lichtenstein has served as a director of more than 30 public companies worldwide. He attended Tulane University, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is originally from Long Island in New York and currently resides in Miami, Florida.

Mr. Lichtenstein founded Steel Partners with five original investors. He invested his bar mitzvah money, which at the time was his life savings of $10,000. The firm’s first investment was in Kinark Corporation, a publicly traded conglomerate whose primary business was galvanizing steel. That is how the name Steel Partners originated. Over the next 18 months, although the firm attempted to acquire 100% of the company, the board of Kinark chose to restructure the business by selling off non-core and underperforming operations. As a result, the share price appreciated, generating a significant profit for the partnership.

Shortly thereafter, Steel Partners invested in SL Industries, which today is a wholly owned subsidiary. After more than three decades, the firm has become, and continues to be, a long-term owner and operator of businesses.

In 1992, Mr. Lichtenstein met Jack Howard. In 1993, they formed Steel Partners II, which eventually evolved into Steel Partners Holdings. Over the years, the firm founded numerous funds and managed more than $6.5 billion, including the Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund and Steel Partners China Access, as well as investments in Europe and Korea. During this time, Steel Partners developed deep expertise in aerospace and defense through investments in companies such as Aydin Corporation, UIC, and Aerojet. Steel Partners acquired Aerojet at an enterprise value of approximately $300 million and later sold the business for more than $5 billion, representing one of the company’s most significant value-creation outcomes.

In 2010, Steel Partners transitioned from a fund into a holding company. The firm owns and operates a diversified group of industrial and manufacturing businesses focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation. In financial services, WebBank provides nationwide lending solutions through strategic partnerships. Across the organization, the Steel Business System and Steel Coaching System help drive performance, leadership development, and cultural alignment.

On April 10, 2012, Steel Partners was listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “SPLP.” In 2026, Steel Partners returned to being a privately held company, continuing its long-term, values-driven approach to ownership and operations.

Over the past 36 years, Steel Partners has grown from a small firm with one office and two employees into a $2 billion company with approximately 5,200 employees in 90 locations. The firm has been fortunate to operate in the United States, which has provided the opportunity to pursue the American dream.

Persistence and hard work are the cornerstones of the culture at Steel Partners. With purpose, passion, and perseverance, great things can be achieved.