Wesley Edens
Founder at FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
Net worth: 1 671 M $ as of 2024-02-28
Profile
Mr. Wesley R. Edens is a Co-Chairman at Aston Villa Football Club Ltd., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at New Fortress Energy Inc., a Chairman at Springleaf Finance, Inc., a Chairman at Drive Shack, Inc., a Co-Chairman at The Fortress, Inc., a Co-Chief Executive Officer, Director & Principal at Fortress Investment Group LLC, a Co-Founder & Principal at FIG LLC, a Co-Founder, Principal & Co-Chief Executive Officer at FIG LLC, a Co-Founder, Principal & Co-Chief Executive Officer at FIG LLC, a Chairman at Seacastle, Inc., a Chairman at Virgin Trains USA LLC, a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Newcastle Investment Holdings Corp. and a Chief Executive Officer at NFE Financial Holdings LLC. He is on the Board of Directors at Fortress Investment Group LLC, Aston Villa FC Ltd., Aston Villa Ltd., GLP Capital LP, Mapeley Ltd., NSWE Sports Ltd., NSWE UK Ltd. and US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation. He has been a member of the Management Committee of Fortress since 1998. He is responsible for the Company’s private equity and publicly traded alternative investment businesses. Prior to co-founding Fortress in 1998, Mr. Edens was partner and managing director of BlackRock Financial Management Inc., where headed BlackRock Asset Investors, private equity fund. In addition, he was formerly partner and managing director of Lehman Brothers. He was Co-Founder at Cinco Spirits Group LLC He received a B. S. Finance from Oregon State University.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2023-05-18 | 47,540,924 ( 23.19% ) | 1 671 M $ | 2024-02-28 |
Wesley Edens active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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DRIVE SHACK INC. | Chairman | 2002-05-31 |
FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | Founder | 1998-04-30 |
NEW FORTRESS ENERGY INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-08-05 |
US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation
US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United States Ski Team Foundation is a non-profit organization. It provides a range of membership programs for athletes and other young skiers engages in athletic programs. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Park City, UT. | Director/Board Member | - |
FIG LLC (Castles)
FIG LLC (Castles) Investment ManagersFinance FIG LLC (Castles) is a private equity real estate firm founded in 1998. The firm is located in New York city. | Founder | 2011-02-10 |
Mapeley Ltd.
Mapeley Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Mapeley Ltd. is a British company that owns and operates commercial real estate properties. The private company was founded by Miltos E. Kambourides. | Director/Board Member | - |
GLP Capital LP
GLP Capital LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance GLP Capital LP operates as a real estate investment trust. The company was founded on March 12, 2013 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aston Villa Football Club Ltd.
Aston Villa Football Club Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Aston Villa Football Club operates the football club. It also provides football news and other sports news through its website. The company offers crest and wall papers to the football fans. Aston Villa Football Club was founded in 1874 and is located in Birmingham, UK | Chairman | 2019-01-23 |
NSWE Sports Ltd.
NSWE Sports Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance NSWE Sports Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in providing real estate operation and management services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2018-07-24 |
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Training of Wesley Edens
Oregon State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 8 |
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PENN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | Consumer Services |
DRIVE SHACK INC. | Consumer Services |
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC. | Health Services |
RITHM CAPITAL CORP. | Finance |
GAMING AND LEISURE PROPERTIES, INC. | Finance |
ONEMAIN HOLDINGS, INC. | Finance |
GANNETT CO., INC. | Consumer Services |
NEW FORTRESS ENERGY INC. | Utilities |
Private companies | 55 |
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OneMain Finance Corp.
OneMain Finance Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance OneMain Finance Corp. provides loans, retail financing, and other credit related products. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN. | Finance |
Springleaf Finance, Inc.
Springleaf Finance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Springleaf Finance, Inc. provides mortgages, personal and debt consolidation loans. It offers consumer finance and credit insurance solutions. The firm also offers non-conforming real estate loans secured by first or second mortgages on residential real estate; life, property, and casualty insurance; and reinsurance products and services. The company was founded on February 26, 1974 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN. | Finance |
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
Capstead Mortgage Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Capstead Mortgage Corp. operates as a self-managed real estate investment trust. It invests in a leveraged portfolio of residential mortgage pass-through securities consisting of adjustable-rate mortgage securities issued and guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, or by an agency of the federal government. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of securities underwriting and investment services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Lehman Brothers, Inc.
Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Lehman Brothers, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. They provide global equity and fixed research. The equity research department covers more than 100 sectors. They use a fundamental, quantitative, strategic and tactical research approach. In addition to these Lehman has also developed special products, such as 10 uncommon values and 10 uncommon eurovalues. | Finance |
Union Bank of Switzerland | Finance |
RailAmerica, Inc.
RailAmerica, Inc. RailroadsTransportation RailAmerica, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads in North America. It transports a variety of products, including farm and food products, lumber and forest products, paper and paper products, metals, chemicals and coal. The company was founded by Gary O. Marino and John H. Marino on November 12, 1992 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Transportation |
Brookdale Living Communities, Inc.
Brookdale Living Communities, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Brookdale Living Communities, Inc. serves retirement living and hospitality industries. | Health Services |
IMPAC Commercial Holdings, Inc.
IMPAC Commercial Holdings, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance IMPAC Commercial Holdings, Inc. provides real estate services. The company originates purchases, securitizes and sells commercial mortgages and invests in commercial mortgage backed securities. The firm is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Crown Castle International Corp. /Old/
Crown Castle International Corp. /Old/ Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Crown Castle International Corp. owns, operates and leases shared wireless infrastructure, including towers and other structures such as rooftops, distributed antenna systems and interests in land under third party towers in various forms. The company's core business is to provide access, including space or capacity, to its towers, and to a lesser extent, to its small cells and third party land interests via long-term contracts in various forms, including license, sublease and lease agreements. It operates its business through two segments: Crown Castle United States of America and Crown Castle Australia. The Crown Castle United States of America segment provides access to wireless carriers under long-term contracts for their antennas which transmit a variety of signals related to wireless voice and data. The Crown Castle Australia segment provides access to antenna space on towers to its customers. This segment also provides a range of services, including site maintenance and property management services for towers owned by third parties. Crown Castle International was founded by Edward C. Hutcheson Jr. and Ted B. Miller Jr. in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
GateHouse Media Operating LLC
GateHouse Media Operating LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services GateHouse Media Operating LLC publishes community newspapers. It serves local audiences through community publications and local websites. The firm also provides yellow page directories and commercial printing services. The company is headquartered in Fairport, NY. | Consumer Services |
BlackRock Advisors LLC
BlackRock Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans. | Finance |
Alterra Healthcare Corp.
Alterra Healthcare Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Alterra Healthcare Corporation's principal activities are to develop, own and operate assisted living residences. The Group provides personal healthcare service, organized social activities and other related services. The trademarks of the Group include Sterling House (R), Crossings (R), WovenHearts (R), Wynwood (R), Clare Bridge (R) and Clare Bridge Cottage (R). The Group also offers higher levels of personal care services to residents who require more frequent or intensive physical assistance or increased personal care and supervision due to cognitive impairments and additional structure and personal attention to residents with early stages of dementia | Health Services |
Fortress Registered Investment Trust
Fortress Registered Investment Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Fortress Registered Investment Trust specializes in investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
UBS Securities LLC
UBS Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients. | Finance |
Fortress Brookdale Investment Fund LLC
Fortress Brookdale Investment Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fortress Brookdale Investment Fund LLC is a single purpose investment fund formed to acquire stakes in Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. | Finance |
Fortress Investment Trust II LLC
Fortress Investment Trust II LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of SoftBank Group Corp., Fortress Investment Trust II LLC is a private company that provides investment services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
Fortress Pinnacle Investment Fund LLC
Fortress Pinnacle Investment Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fortress Pinnacle Investment Fund LLC is a single purpose investment fund formed to acquire stakes in Global Signal, Inc. | Finance |
Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc
Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc provides finance and treasury management services. The company is headquartered in London, UK. | Finance |
Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC
Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Formerly known as Lincoln Capital Fixed Income Management Co. LLC, Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC (LBAM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LEH) | Finance |
FIG LLC
FIG LLC Investment ManagersFinance FIG LLC, operates as Fortress Investment Group (Fortress), is a hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Fortress Operating Entity I LP, ultimately owned by SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) in Japan. Fortress manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity and permanent capital investment strategies. | Finance |
Global Signal, Inc. | Communications |
Eurocastle Investment Ltd.
Eurocastle Investment Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Eurocastle Investment Ltd., operates as a closed-ended investment company. It invests in Italian performing and non-performing loans (NPL), Italian NPL servicing platforms, and other real estate related assets primarily in Italy. The company was founded on August 8, 2003 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. | Finance |
FRIT PINN LLC | |
Mapeley Estates Ltd.
Mapeley Estates Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Mapeley Estates Ltd. provides commercial property investment services. Its services include asset management, facilities management, property investment, and refurbishment services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Watford, the United kingdom. | Finance |
Aircastle Ltd.
Aircastle Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Aircastle Ltd. engages in the lease, finance, sale, and management of commercial flight equipment. It employs a balanced approach to investment and capitalization. The company was founded on October 29, 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
Gagfah SA
Gagfah SA Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Gagfah SA engages in the acquisition, ownership, and management of residential properties. It operates through the following segments: Real Estate Management, Real Estate Sales, and All Other. The Real Estate Management segment owns and manages residential property portfolio, and leases investment property. The Real Estate Sales segment sells residential properties such as condominiums. The All Other segments include third-party real estate management and trade as well as the sale of property development projects. The company was founded on March 22, 2004 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Finance |
Seacastle, Inc.
Seacastle, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Seacastle, Inc. provides leasing services. The company was founded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ. | Finance |
Mapeley Ltd.
Mapeley Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Mapeley Ltd. is a British company that owns and operates commercial real estate properties. The private company was founded by Miltos E. Kambourides. | Finance |
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, Inc.
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Whistler Blackcomb Holdings, Inc. operates a ski resort. The firm offers variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. The company was founded on October 4, 2010 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Florida East Coast Railway Corp.
Florida East Coast Railway Corp. RailroadsTransportation Florida East Coast Railway Corp. operates mainline track along the east coast of Florida. It provides carload service and moves commodities such as aggregate, automobiles, bulk liquids, building materials, orange juice, electronics and other items. It also provides distribution, transloading and warehousing services along the east coast of Florida. The company was founded in September 1895 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Transportation |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of servicing, origination, and transaction based services. The company was founded on May 9, 2011 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX. | Finance |
Alterra Mountain Co.
Alterra Mountain Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Alterra Mountain Co. operates as a mountain resort, adventure, and real estate company which delivers vacation and travel experiences. It engages in recreation, hospitality, real-estate development, food and beverage, and retail businesses. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
FTAI Aviation Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance FTAI Aviation Ltd. is a Cayman Islands exempted company which engages in acquiring, managing and disposing of transportation and transportation-related infrastructure and equipment assets. It operates through the following segments: Aviation Leasing, Jefferson Terminal, and Ports and Terminals. The Aviation Leasing segment consists of aircraft and aircraft engines held for lease and are typically held long-term. The Jefferson Terminal segment consists of a multi-modal crude and refined products terminal. The Ports and Terminals consists of Repauno, a 1,630 acre deep-water port located along the Delaware River with an underground storage cavern and multiple industrial development opportunities, and Long Ridge a 1,660 acre multi-modal port located along the Ohio River with rail, dock, and multiple industrial development opportunities. The company is founded on February 19, 2014 and is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Aston Villa Ltd.
Aston Villa Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Aston Villa Ltd. owns and operates football club in the United Kingdom. It invites players from different countries and organizes football shows. The firm also involves in commercial and merchandising activities. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Newcastle Investment Holdings Corp.
Newcastle Investment Holdings Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Drive Shack, Inc., Newcastle Investment Holdings Corp. is a private company that invests in real estate assets. The company is based in Rochester, NY. The CEO of the company is Wesley Robert Edens. | Finance |
Local Media Group, Inc.
Local Media Group, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Local Media Group, Inc. publishes business magazines and newspapers. Its publications include daily, sunday and weekly newspapers, internet sites, magazines news and advertising niche publications. The company was founded in November 1936 and is located in Forest Hills, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Fortress, Inc.
The Fortress, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services The Fortress, Inc. provides information protection and storage services. It provides facilities to store paper, microfiche, x-rays, films, and other archival records and goods. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Technology Services |
FIG LLC (Private Equity)
FIG LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance FIG LLC (Private Equity) (FIG) is a Private Equity firm subsidiary of FIG LLC founded in 1998 by Wesley Edens, Randal Nardone, and Robert Kauffman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
GateHouse Media LLC
GateHouse Media LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services GateHouse Media LLC engages in the publication of local newspapers and online media. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Consumer Services |
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Fortress Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fortress Investment Group LLC provides investment management services. It specializes in asset-based investment, operations management, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. The company was founded by Wesley Robert Edens, Robert I. Kauffman, and Randal Alan Nardone in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
RIC Coinvestment Fund GP LLC | |
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (BFM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a direct subsidiary of BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BFM manages assets for institutional and high net-worth clients, separate accounts, pooled investment vehicles, private investment funds and US registered investment companies. | Finance |
New Senior Investment Group, Inc.
New Senior Investment Group, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance New Senior Investment Group, Inc. provides real estate investment services focusing in senior housing properties. It operates the Senior Housing Properties segment. It offers properties to the following geographical locations: California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Other. The company was founded on May 17, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Florida East Coast Holdings Corp.
Florida East Coast Holdings Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Florida East Coast Holdings Corp. engages in freight transportation services. The company was founded on January 10, 2011 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Miscellaneous |
FIG LLC (Castles)
FIG LLC (Castles) Investment ManagersFinance FIG LLC (Castles) is a private equity real estate firm founded in 1998. The firm is located in New York city. | Finance |
GLP Capital LP
GLP Capital LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance GLP Capital LP operates as a real estate investment trust. The company was founded on March 12, 2013 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA. | Finance |
Milwaukee Bucks LLC
Milwaukee Bucks LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Milwaukee Bucks LLC owns and manages a professional basket ball team. The company was founded by Wesley Pavalon and Marvin Fishman in 1968 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Consumer Services |
US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation
US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United States Ski Team Foundation is a non-profit organization. It provides a range of membership programs for athletes and other young skiers engages in athletic programs. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Park City, UT. | Commercial Services |
Aston Villa Football Club Ltd.
Aston Villa Football Club Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Aston Villa Football Club operates the football club. It also provides football news and other sports news through its website. The company offers crest and wall papers to the football fans. Aston Villa Football Club was founded in 1874 and is located in Birmingham, UK | Consumer Services |
NSWE Sports Ltd.
NSWE Sports Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance NSWE Sports Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in providing real estate operation and management services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Aston Villa FC Ltd.
Aston Villa FC Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Aston Villa FC Ltd. Operates as football club. It offers award-winning hospitality, Conference and events venue, ticket sales, merchandise, advertising and sponsorship and networking. The firm also provides service and hospitality and packages to suit personal requirements and budgets and selection of function rooms and supporting facilities are carefully designed for performance and client satisfaction. The company was founded on 21 November 1874 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
NSWE UK Ltd.
NSWE UK Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of NSWE SCS, Aston Villa Football Club is a registered charity that delivers community and social responsibility work. Founded in 2016, the private company is based in Birmingham, UK. Villa Park, one of the oldest and most famous venues in world football, is also a part of the British company. | Consumer Services |
Cinco Spirits Group LLC
Cinco Spirits Group LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade Cinco Spirits Group LLC is a tequila company founded by Emilia Fazzalari, Wesley Robert Edens, Wycliffe K. Grousbeck, Jeanie Buss, and Michael Jeffrey Jordan in July 2016. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's mission is to create the finest tequila anyone has ever tasted. Cincoro Tequila is made with 100% Weber Blue Agave from private farms in both the highland and lowland regions of Mexico. The agave is hand-selected and slow-cooked in a small batch process, distilling the highland and lowland tequilas separately, before blending them together to create the Cincoro signature taste profile. Emilia Fazzalari has been the CEO since incorporation. | Retail Trade |
V Sport Investments Ltd.
V Sport Investments Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services V Sport Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides sports facilities services. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2021. | Consumer Services |