Mark Walter
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Mark Walter in 2025 | |
| Born | May 22, 1960 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Creighton University (BA) Northwestern University (JD) |
| Occupation | Investment manager |
| Employer(s) | Guggenheim Partners TWG Global |
| Known for | Sports team ownership |
| Spouse | Kimbra Walter |
| Website | guggenheimpartners.com twgglobal.com |
Mark Richard Walter (born May 22, 1960) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and the chief executive officer of Guggenheim Partners, a privately held global financial services firm with more than $345 billion in assets under management. He is also the CEO and co-chairman of TWG Global, an American multinational holding company.
Walter is best known for his investments in professional sports. He is the owner and chairman of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers, the Women's National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Sparks, the motorsports organization Andretti Global, and the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). In addition, he owns 12.7% of BlueCo, a holding company that controls Premier League club Chelsea, Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, and part of the Billie Jean King Cup.