# Michael Reinstein

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American businessman, lawyer and private equity executive

Michael A. Reinstein Born Los Angeles, California, U.S. Alma mater University of Southern California Occupations Private Equity Investor, Publisher Known for Chairman, Regent, L.P.

**Michael A. Reinstein** is an American businessman, [lawyer](/source/Lawyer), [private equity](/source/Private_equity) executive, and the founder and chairman of [Regent](/source/Regent%2C_L.P.), a global private equity firm.[1]

## Early life

Michael Reinstein was born in [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California). He attended [Southern Methodist University](/source/Southern_Methodist_University) and graduated from the [University of Southern California](/source/University_of_Southern_California) and [Pepperdine University School of Law](/source/Pepperdine_University_School_of_Law). He is a member of the [State Bar of California](/source/State_Bar_of_California).[2]

## Career

Reinstein is the founder and chairman of [Regent](/source/Regent%2C_L.P.), a multi-sector private equity firm. Reinstein started his career as an intern under former [President Ronald Reagan](/source/President_Ronald_Reagan) and later worked at [ICM Partners](/source/ICM_Partners). He is currently the chairman of several [Regent](/source/Regent%2C_L.P.) businesses, including [Escada](/source/Escada),[3] [La Senza](/source/La_Senza), Sassoon, Regis Salons, [Supercuts](/source/Supercuts) [UK](/source/United_Kingdom), [Lillian Vernon](/source/Lillian_Vernon)[4] and [Sightline Media Group](/source/Sightline_Media_Group). He also serves as the Publisher of Regent's various newspaper, magazine, and media properties, including *[Sunset](/source/Sunset_(magazine))* Magazine,[5] *[Defense News](/source/Defense_News)*, *[Army Times](/source/Army_Times)*, *[Navy Times](/source/Navy_Times)*, *[Air Force Times](/source/Air_Force_Times)*, *[Marine Corps Times](/source/Marine_Corps_Times)*, *[Armed Forces Journal](/source/Armed_Forces_Journal)*, and *[Federal Times](/source/Federal_Times)* among others.[6] He was the chief executive officer of [The Franklin Mint](/source/The_Franklin_Mint) as well as CEO of [CinemaNow](/source/CinemaNow).[7]

Reinstein is also the founder of the Military Charity Organization, a Washington D.C.–based [non-profit](/source/Non-profit) that operates the Service Members of the Year Honors Program. He is a member of the [Young Presidents' Organization](/source/Young_Presidents'_Organization) and has served on several private and public company boards including Pegasus Solutions,[8][9] and [NexTag](/source/NexTag) as well as the [Australian Stock Exchange](/source/Australian_Stock_Exchange) listed technology company Structural Monitoring Systems.[2][10]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-bloomberg_1-0)** ["Michael Reinstein: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek"](https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=280325600&privcapId=244090512). bloomberg.com. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wsj_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wsj_2-1) ["SMN.AU Company Profile & Executives - Structural Monitoring Systems PLC - Wall Street Journal"](https://quotes.wsj.com/AU/XASX/SMN/company-people/executive-profile/104732364). quotes.wsj.com. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Diderich, Samantha Conti, Joelle; Conti, Samantha; Diderich, Joelle (October 30, 2019). ["Escada Owner Said in Advanced Talks to Sell Brand"](https://wwd.com/business-news/mergers-acquisitions/escada-owner-said-in-advanced-talks-to-sell-brand-1203358732/). *WWD*. Retrieved December 10, 2019.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_multiple_names:_authors_list))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-gazette_4-0)** ["Current sold to equity firm | Colorado Springs Gazette, News"](http://gazette.com/current-sold-to-equity-firm/article/1564944). gazette.com. December 4, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Time Inc. sells Sunset magazine to LA-based private equity firm - Talking New MediaTalking New Media | The digital publishing website"](http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2017/11/30/time-inc-sells-sunset-magazine-la-based-private-equity-firm/). *www.talkingnewmedia.com*. Retrieved December 1, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-defensenews_6-0)** ["Elaine Howard returns to Sightline Media"](http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/03/24/elaine-howard-returns-sightline-media/82229274/). defensenews.com. March 24, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-variety_7-0)** Todd Spangler (January 27, 2016). ["FilmOn Buys CinemaNow Movie, TV Download Service | Variety"](https://variety.com/2016/digital/news/filmon-buys-cinemanow-1201689797/). variety.com. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-breakingtravelnews_8-0)** ["Pegasus Solutions names Scott Gibson as CEO | News | Breaking Travel News"](http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-solutions-names-scott-gibson-as-ceo/). breakingtravelnews.com. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-skift_9-0)** ["Exclusive: Pegasus Solutions Spins Off Reservations Business to Regent Equity Partners – Skift"](https://skift.com/2014/10/22/pegasus-solutions-spins-off-reservations-business-to-regent-equity-partners/). skift.com. October 22, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Appointment of new US based director"](http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20111028/pdf/4224dv27kxdb3w.pdf) (PDF). Retrieved January 14, 2020.

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