Michael Layman
Managing Director
Biography
Michael works with TSG’s partner companies and is involved in originating, structuring, and the due diligence of new investment opportunities. He is also a member of the Investment Committee.
Prior to joining TSG Consumer, Michael was an investment banker with Jefferies & Company and Wachovia Securities, where he advised consumer and retail clients on a variety of transactions including mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financings.
Education
Michael holds a degree in Accounting and a minor in Economics from Arizona State University, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Q&A
TSG has a “won’t lose” mentality and some of the hardest-working professionals with a range of backgrounds. As a result, TSG has been at the forefront of consumer trends and able to help our partner companies make strategic pivots when needed. The combination of hard work and unique perspectives from within TSG drives success.
I love the art that is involved in building intangible brand value. Many business problems have one answer that can be derived with enough analysis, yet there is often not one right answer to building a brand and the means of building brands are changing constantly. Partnering with entrepreneurs to figure out how to be a step ahead of the competition is a challenge and very rewarding effort.
I delivered the weekly Pennysaver door–to-door. It was hard work for just over $7 per week.