Browning West

Browning West is an independent investment partnership based in Los Angeles, California, that employs a concentrated, long-term, and fundamental approach to investing. Founded in 2019 by Usman Nabi and Peter Lee, the firm focuses on identifying high-quality businesses in North America and Western Europe with the intent of holding investments for multiple years. Browning West is particularly known for its activist investment strategy, where it engages deeply with portfolio companies to drive operational excellence and long-term value creation. The firm has a significant focus on the healthcare and medical device sectors, maintaining major positions in companies such as The Cooper Companies and Somnigroup International (formerly Tempur Sealy). Through its activist campaigns, Browning West has successfully influenced board compositions and strategic directions, most notably in its high-profile proxy contest at Gildan Activewear. The partnership is backed by a select group of leading foundations, family offices, and university endowments.