Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Joins Star Mountain Capital as Senior Advisor

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera was the first Latina anchor at CNBC and its first Chief International Correspondent. She spent over 20 years covering global markets and economic crises, interviewing world leaders and CEOs. She started her career at Univisión in 1991 and won an Emmy in 1993 for a series on the AIDS crisis.

She serves on the International Advisory Board of Instituto de Empresa in Madrid and is a former Board President of Ballet Hispánico in New York City. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Economic Club of New York, and the Latino Corporate Directors Association. In 2023, she joined the board of Wendy’s and previously served on the board of Del Real Foods, a Palladium Equity portfolio company.

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera has built a strong career in global financial journalism, economic analysis, and corporate leadership. She helps companies with branding, governance, strategy, and international issues, using her global experience to handle complex business and geopolitical challenges. She is currently the CEO of MCC Global Enterprises and also a contributor to CNBC.

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera said that Star Mountain Capital has built a unique firm that combines disciplined investing with a strong culture of partnership and employee ownership. She added that she is excited to support its continued growth and bring her experience in global markets, economic analysis, and corporate leadership.

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"Michelle has demonstrated exceptional ability throughout her career to analyze complex global economic issues, and communicate them with clarity, and insight," said Brett Hickey, Founder & CEO of Star Mountain Capital. "Her deep understanding of international markets and extensive experience engaging with business and policy leaders will be invaluable as we continue to grow, and strengthen our relationships across the marketplace."

“Success in the lower middle-market requires a deep understanding of the unique intricacies of small businesses, combined with a clear view of the global forces shaping their environment,” said Peter K. Scaturro, Star Mountain Capital Vice Chairman. “Michelle’s experience analyzing international markets and communicating complex economic trends strengthens our ability to bring global insights to where they matter most and help companies build resilience across cycles.”

About Star Mountain Capital

Founded in 2010 by Brett Hickey, Star Mountain Capital works with a wide range of investors, including pensions, insurance companies, banks, endowments, foundations, family offices and high net worth individuals. The firm is employee owned and shares profits with all U.S. full time employees, aiming to align interests and create value. It has completed over 100 direct investments and 50 secondary or fund investments in the North American lower middle market. It has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and as a Best Place to Work by Crain’s New York Business and Pensions & Investments.

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