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Paul Salem
Founder at
SKYDECK ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 74 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Paul Jude Salem is a businessperson who founded Skydeck Acquisition Corp. and who has been at the head of 5 different companies. Presently, Mr. Salem occupies the position of Chairman at MGM Resorts International, Chairman of MGM Growth Properties LLC, Chairman of MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP (a subsidiary of MGM Growth Properties LLC), Chairman of Skydeck Acquisition Corp. and Senior Managing Director at Providence Equity Partners LLC. Paul Jude Salem is also on the board of Providence Equity Partners, Inc., Education Management LLC and Edesia Global Nutrition and Chairman at Year Up, Inc. In his past career he occupied the position of Principal at PGIM, Inc. and Principal at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. He received an undergraduate degree from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | 1,702,500 ( 0.67% ) | 74 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Paul Salem active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SKYDECK ACQUISITION CORP. | Founder | 2020-12-31 |
| MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL | Chairman | 2020-03-21 |
Edesia Global Nutrition | Director/Board Member | - |
VICI Properties 2 LP
 VICI Properties 2 LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate development services | Chairman | 2020-03-23 |
Lola Restaurant Group, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Moses Brown School
 Moses Brown School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates elementary and secondary schools | Chairman | - |
Recognition Media LLC (Kentucky)
 Recognition Media LLC (Kentucky) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides web and mobile application development | Director/Board Member | - |
Education Management LLC
 Education Management LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides post-secondary educational services | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-09 |
Year Up, Inc.
 Year Up, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational and professional development programs | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-20 |
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Training of Paul Salem
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
81
1st degree connections
35
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 35 |
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MGM Resorts International
 MGM Resorts International Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as holding company that is primary engaged in the ownership and operation of casino resorts | Consumer Services |
PGIM, Inc.
 PGIM, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PGIM relies on quantitative and qualitative factors when providing portfolio-level investment advice to a client. The firm focuses on consistent performance, rigorous risk management and long-term client relationships. | Finance |
PanAmSat Corp.
 PanAmSat Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite telecommunications services | Communications |
Education Management Corp.
 Education Management Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers academic programs to students through campus-based and online instruction | Commercial Services |
Verio, Inc.
 Verio, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides web hosting services and internet services | Technology Services |
UNIsite, Inc.
 UNIsite, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Owns and operates wireless communication towers | Communications |
Intelsat Holding Corp.
 Intelsat Holding Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadcasting services | Communications |
Madison River/CenturyTel Communications Corp.
 Madison River/CenturyTel Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Brown University
 Brown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Madison River Telephone Co. LLC
 Madison River Telephone Co. LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides local and long distance communications services | Communications |
AT&T Canada Corp.
 AT&T Canada Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides long distance telecommunications services | Communications |
Tele1 Europe AS
 Tele1 Europe AS Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadband and data services | Communications |
Providence Equity Partners LLC
 Providence Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Providence Equity Partners invests in middle-market companies located in North America and Europe with enterprise values less than USD 1.5 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of media, technology, communications and education. It provides financing for growth transactions and buyouts. It also has a board seat requirement. | Finance |
Asurion LLC
 Asurion LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides protection, repair, installation and support for phones, smart home devices & appliances | Consumer Services |
NexTag, Inc.
 NexTag, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops online monetization and traffic acquisition technologies | Technology Services |
Providence Equity Partners, Inc.
 Providence Equity Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an asset management firm | Finance |
Wired News
 Wired News Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a website focused on innovation and technology | Technology Services |
Education Management LLC
Education Management LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides post-secondary educational services | Consumer Services |
Year Up, Inc.
Year Up, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational and professional development programs | Commercial Services |
PanAmSat Holding Corp.
 PanAmSat Holding Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services | Communications |
Moses Brown School
Moses Brown School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates elementary and secondary schools | Consumer Services |
Asurion Protection Services LLC
 Asurion Protection Services LLC Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides personal property insurance services | Finance |
São Paulo Locação de Torres Ltda.
 São Paulo Locação de Torres Ltda. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides wireless telecommunications infrastructure services | Industrial Services |
eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd.
 eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fixed line and mobile telecommunications services | Communications |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
MGM Growth Properties LLC
 MGM Growth Properties LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Functions as real estate investment trust that operates casino properties via triple net leases | Finance |
VICI Properties 2 LP
VICI Properties 2 LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate development services | Finance |
Dentex Healthcare Group Ltd.
 Dentex Healthcare Group Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides dental care services | Health Services |
Edesia Global Nutrition | |
Wired Magazine Group, Inc.
 Wired Magazine Group, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes monthly magazine that provides an coverage of current and future trends in technology | Consumer Services |
Recognition Media LLC (Kentucky)
Recognition Media LLC (Kentucky) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides web and mobile application development | Technology Services |
Skydeck Acquisition Corp.
 Skydeck Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Lola Restaurant Group, Inc. | |
Grupo Torresur
 Grupo Torresur Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless telecommunications and infrastructure sharing services | Communications |
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