Tom Gores is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of global investment firm Platinum Equity, governor of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, the WNBA’s Detroit franchise and minority owner of the Los Angeles Chargers. He is a compassionate leader and dedicated philanthropist committed to creating positive change in the community.
Business
Tom believes selflessness is a foundation for building trust and is a core principle for successful teams and developing a winning culture.
When it comes to business, Tom applies philosophies of swift and thorough diligence, sound acquisition, effective management, and driving value through honest, intelligent operational improvement rather than financial engineering.
A winning team is only as good as the community that supports it. Tom views sports teams as community assets and is a passionate advocate for building franchises that act as key community anchors that create value, engagement, and opportunity for the city.
Philanthropy
Tom Gores has a longstanding commitment to activities and efforts that revitalize Detroit neighborhoods and provide opportunities for young people to have safe, clean and inviting places to live, work and play.