# Michael Klein

> Michael Klein is the co-founder and chairman of Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich investment firm focused on middle-market industrial and services businesses. His career includes private equity at Joseph, Littlejohn & Levy and an executive role at S&S Industries. After serving as Littlejohn’s president and CEO, he became chairman in July 2026 and continues supporting its partners and investment team.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chairman at Littlejohn & Co.
- **Organizations:** Littlejohn & Co., Joseph, Littlejohn & Levy, S&S Industries, Brown Jordan, Lipari Foods
- **Education:** B.S., New York University, M.B.A., Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Co-founded Littlejohn & Co. in 1996., Led Littlejohn as president and subsequently CEO before becoming chairman., Served as CEO when Littlejohn closed Fund VI at $2.84 billion in 2018.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Begins private equity career at Joseph, Littlejohn & Levy.
- **—** — Acquires S&S Industries and serves as an executive officer of the midsize manufacturer.
- **1996** — Co-founds Littlejohn & Co. with Angus Littlejohn and serves as president.
- **2011/2012** — Becomes CEO. The current biography gives 2011; the May 2024 leadership announcement gives 2012.
- **2018** — As CEO, announces Fund VI closing at $2.84 billion.
- **2024** — Welcomes Antonio Miranda and Steven Raich into the managing partner leadership group.
- **2026** — Becomes chairman in July, with continued involvement in investments and support for the managing partners.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Littlejohn & Co. in 1996.
- Led Littlejohn as president and subsequently CEO before becoming chairman.
- Served as CEO when Littlejohn closed Fund VI at $2.84 billion in 2018.
- Participated in the planned leadership evolution culminating in the July 2026 management transition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Named chairman as Brian Michaud becomes managing partner and management responsibility moves to Michaud, Tony Miranda, Steven Raich and COO Shant Mardirossian.
- **2026-03** — As CEO, welcomed Shant Mardirossian as managing director, chief operating officer and head of strategic initiatives.

## Links

- Website: https://littlejohnllc.com/team/michael-klein/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-klein-7082888a

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Last updated: 2026-10-10