# Warren Lichtenstein

> Warren G. Lichtenstein is the American founder and Executive Chairman of Steel Partners Holdings, whose work spans industrial ownership, financial services and youth sports. He founded Steel Partners in 1990 and Steel Sports in 2011, with Tommy Lasorda’s coaching philosophy influencing the latter’s emphasis on character and leadership.

- **Role:** Founder and Executive Chairman at Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
- **Organizations:** Steel Partners Holdings L.P., Steel Sports, Steel Partners Foundation, University of Pennsylvania
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Tulane University
- **Known for:** Founded Steel Partners in 1990 and Steel Sports in 2011., Penn announced a $2.05 million dollar-for-dollar matching commitment toward a $4.1 million first-phase baseball renovation in 2020., Donated $100,000 to the Steel Sports Foundation for youth sports scholarships in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1990** — Worked as an analyst at Para Partners and an acquisition analyst at Ballantrae Partners.
- **1990** — Founded Steel Partners at age 24.
- **1991** — Steel Partners began investing in SL Industries.
- **1993** — Formed Steel Partners II with Jack Howard.
- **2002-2005** — Served as chief executive of SL Industries.
- **2009** — An exchange transaction created the operating holding-company structure following investor redemption demands.
- **2011** — Founded Steel Sports.
- **2012** — Steel Partners Holdings listed on the New York Stock Exchange on April 10.
- **2013** — Became Executive Chairman of Steel Partners’ general partner in February, after serving as CEO since July 2009.
- **2020** — Penn announced his gift and matching commitment for the baseball facility named Tommy Lasorda Field at Meiklejohn Stadium.
- **2022** — His Aerojet Rocketdyne board tenure ended after shareholders elected the competing slate led by Eileen Drake.
- **2025** — Steel Partners completed the acquisition of the remaining Steel Connect shares in January.
- **2026** — His current biography states that Steel Partners returned to private ownership.

## Achievements

- Founded Steel Partners in 1990 and Steel Sports in 2011.
- Penn announced a $2.05 million dollar-for-dollar matching commitment toward a $4.1 million first-phase baseball renovation in 2020.
- Donated $100,000 to the Steel Sports Foundation for youth sports scholarships in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Steel Partners announced the purchase of eligible outstanding common units at $50 per unit, with an effective date of January 16.
- **2025-11** — Bobby Valentine joined the Steel Sports Advisory Board.
- **2025-11** — Steel Partners launched a two-year Rotational Leadership Program with four six-month rotations.
- **2025-01** — Steel Connect became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Partners.

## Links

- Website: https://warrenlichtenstein.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenlichtenstein

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