Mick Mankowski

Mick Mankowski is the Founding/Managing Partner at Symphony Investment Partners, a global boutique firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy and licensing. He has held this position since January 2011, leveraging his extensive experience in strategic management and business development to guide the firm’s operations and client engagements.12

Professional Background

Before founding Symphony Investment Partners, Mankowski was the President of SB Licensing, a strategic licensing consulting company that he established in 2000. Under his leadership, SB Licensing generated over $2.5 billion in licensed product sales across various sectors, including footwear and apparel. He has developed licensing strategies in 32 countries and has been instrumental in facilitating the sale of 12 companies in recent years.1

Mankowski’s career also includes significant roles such as:

• President of the Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions Division at Stonefield Josephson, an accounting firm.
• Owner of MEI, an apparel holding company with several brands.
• Key Account Sales Executive for Haggar Apparel Company.13

Education

Mankowski earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Finance from the University of Minnesota, which laid the foundation for his successful career in business management and strategic consulting.1

Current Role

At Symphony Investment Partners, Mankowski focuses on identifying strategic acquisitions and partnerships, as well as developing licensing opportunities for various brands. His work has positioned him as a key player in the licensing and M&A sectors, particularly within consumer products.14