Chairman & Chief Executive, Regent

Reinstein is the chief executive of Regent, a Beverly Hills based private equity firm that has acquired large-cap companies across the globe. It recently acquired the entire Hanes European Innerwear business which includes iconic brands such as Playtex. Last year, Regent acquired the Club Monaco fashion brand from Ralph Lauren. Regent’s diverse portfolio also includes Escada, La Senza and the Diamondback and Redline bicycle brands. An attorney by training, Reinstein’s career began as a junior staffer under former President Reagan. A Los Angeles native, Reinstein graduated from USC and attended Southern Methodist University. He obtained his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.

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