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Brett Johnson

Brett Johnson is an American investor and venture capitalist. He is the founder and CEO of a private equity firm called Benevolent Capital Partners and a sports investment fund named Fortuitous Partners.[1][2]

Brett Johnson
Born
Brett Matthew Johnson
NationalityAmerican
EducationMBA
Alma materHarvard Business School
OccupationInvestor, venture capitalist
Spouse(s)Adrienne Blaine Stoltz

He also serves as the chairman of Rhode Island FC and is a director and shareholder at Ipswich Town FC[3][4][5] and Phoenix Rising FC.[6][7][8]

Early life and education

Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree from Brown University and an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.[9][10] In 2014, he completed the President’s Leadership Program at Harvard Business School through YPO.[11][12]

Career

Brett started his career as the sales director for the western region of the United States at Targus and became president in 2001.[10][2] From 2010 to 2012, he was the CEO and president of Forward Industries.[13] From 2013 to 2015, he was on the board of directors and chaired the compensation committee at Blyth Inc.[14] In November 2018, he founded the sports investment fund Fortuitous Partners.[15][16][17][18] He is also the founder and CEO of Benevolent Capital Partners.[19]

Brett was the first investor in Phoenix Rising FC and helped bring together its local shareholders and board members.[20] On February 18, 2021, Phoenix Rising FC transferred ownership of FC Tucson to Benevolent Sports Tucson LLC, led by Brett Johnson.[21] In 2021, he also invested in Ipswich Town FC by purchasing shares in the club.[22] Johnson co-founded Rhode Island FC with former MLS player Michael Parkhurst and announced plans for a $124 million soccer stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.[23]

His current investments include Ipswich Town FC[24][25][26], Phoenix Rising FC[27], FC Helsingor, FC Tucson, USL Rhode Island, TerraCycle[12], Athletic Brewing, Oura Ring, Damon Motors[28], and ArcherDX, among others.[29][30]

Personal life

Brett Johnson has been married to Adrienne Blaine Stoltz.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Claydon, Russell (2021-02-26). "Ipswich Town takeover reported to be close". Suffolk News. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Amaral, Brian (May 26, 2023). "Tidewater Landing's Brett Johnson on what went wrong, and how he's trying to make it right". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  3. ↑ "'We are committed to restoring ITFC to its former glory' - Johnson on Ipswich Town takeover". East Anglian Daily Times. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  4. ↑ "Ipswich taken over by American investors" (in en-GB). BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56662790. Retrieved 2023-07-18. 
  5. ↑ Rueter, Jeff. "Q&A: Ipswich Town, Phoenix Rising owner Brett Johnson". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive: Phoenix Rising co-owner Johnson talks MLS, USL & Didier Drogba - Tribal Football". www.tribalfootball.com. 2023-07-16. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  7. ↑ LoRé, Michael. "USL Expansion Centered On Stadium-Anchored Entertainment Districts". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  8. ↑ Stejskal, Sam; Rueter, Jeff (Mar 16, 2021). "Michael Parkhurst joins USL Pawtucket ownership". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  9. ↑ "Soccer stadium part of $400M redevelopment plan for Pawtucket". WPRI.com. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Anderson, Patrick (December 13, 2019). "Man with a plan". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  11. ↑ "BRETT JOHNSON - Next Management Partners". 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Sullivan, Oliver (2021-02-26). "Who is the rumoured Ipswich Town bidder Brett Johnson?". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Adrienne Stoltz and Brett Johnson" (in en-US). The New York Times. 2010-10-04. ISSN 0362-4331 . https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/fashion/weddings/03STOLTZ.html. Retrieved 2023-07-18. 
  14. ↑ "Brett Johnson: Blyth Inc". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  15. ↑ Tostado, Alex (2019-12-03). "Fortuitous Partners Plans $400M Sports-Anchored Project in Rhode Island". REBusinessOnline. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  16. ↑ Shorey, Ethan (2021-02-09). "Financing in place for riverfront project". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  17. ↑ "Pawtucket, RI Launches $400M Economic Development Project". Business Facilities Magazine. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  18. ↑ "Financing Plan Approved for Rhode Island Stadium Project, New Renderings Unveiled". USL Championship. 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  19. ↑ Lee, Matt (2021-03-07). "Brett Johnson: The Man Behind Possible Ipswich Town Takeover". Last Word on Football. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  20. ↑ Anderson, Jake (2021-02-18). "Phoenix Rising announces ownership transfer of FC Tucson". Arizona Sports. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  21. ↑ "FC Tucson Announces Transfer of Ownership from Phoenix Rising FC". FC Tucson. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  22. ↑ "Ipswich Town owner Brett Johnson talks revitalization plans, and why he's glad the ESL failed dramatically". CBSSports.com. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  23. ↑ "Pawtucket stadium developer's Arizona team may leave newly built facility there". WPRI.com. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  24. ↑ Slater, Matt; Buckingham, Philip. "Exclusive: US investors on cusp of Ipswich takeover with Cook to replace Lambert". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  25. ↑ "Ipswich Town taken over by American consortium and new owners pledge to restore former glory". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  26. ↑ Warren, Andy (2021-04-08). "Full transcript of Johnson and O'Leary's first press conference as Ipswich Town owners". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  27. ↑ Brown, Brandon (Sep 28, 2018). "How Phoenix Rising became a front-runner in the MLS expansion race". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  28. ↑ "Damon Motors raises US$30m as it preps production of new electric motorbikes". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  29. ↑ Hunt, Holly (March 1, 2021). "Ipswich Town on the verge of American investment takeover". Insider Sport. https://insidersport.com/2021/03/01/ipswich-town-on-the-verge-of-american-investment-takeover/. Retrieved 2023-07-18. 
  30. ↑ "Ipswich Town Football Club - Brett Johnson". High 5 Adventure Learning Center. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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