Full Name
Michael Newmuis
Organizational Affiliation
City of Philadelphia
Speaker Bio
Michael Newmuis is leading the City of Philadelphia’s preparations for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, coordinating this work as 2026 Director in the Mayor’s Office in the birthplace of American democracy.
As the nation’s first World Heritage City, Philadelphia is set to welcome millions of visitors for this historic milestone, hosting an extraordinary lineup of events, including the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, groundbreaking exhibitions, citywide festivals, and global spectacles such as the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Weekend, NCAA March Madness, and PGA Tour.
With a career spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Michael is committed to driving economic growth, empowering communities, and fostering unity through shared experiences.
As the former Head of Impact at Future Standard (formerly known as FS Investments) and Executive Director of the FS Foundation, Michael led civic and philanthropic initiatives for a $100 billion asset management firm, championing programs that expanded access to higher education, financial literacy, and community empowerment. During his tenure at Visit Philadelphia, his team boosted the local economy and elevated the city’s global profile by supporting major events such as the 2015 World Meeting of Families with Pope Francis, the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and the 2017 NFL Draft.
Michael’s civic contributions include serving as Chair of the Advisory Board for City & State PA, Honorary Co-chair of Philadelphia250, and a board member of the Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld Fund. He is also an active youth mentor through the KB Foundation.
An alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on Computation and Cognition. His has earned recognition as Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Power 100” and "40 Under 40," and Philadelphia Magazine’s 150 most influential leaders.
As the nation’s first World Heritage City, Philadelphia is set to welcome millions of visitors for this historic milestone, hosting an extraordinary lineup of events, including the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, groundbreaking exhibitions, citywide festivals, and global spectacles such as the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Weekend, NCAA March Madness, and PGA Tour.
With a career spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Michael is committed to driving economic growth, empowering communities, and fostering unity through shared experiences.
As the former Head of Impact at Future Standard (formerly known as FS Investments) and Executive Director of the FS Foundation, Michael led civic and philanthropic initiatives for a $100 billion asset management firm, championing programs that expanded access to higher education, financial literacy, and community empowerment. During his tenure at Visit Philadelphia, his team boosted the local economy and elevated the city’s global profile by supporting major events such as the 2015 World Meeting of Families with Pope Francis, the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and the 2017 NFL Draft.
Michael’s civic contributions include serving as Chair of the Advisory Board for City & State PA, Honorary Co-chair of Philadelphia250, and a board member of the Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld Fund. He is also an active youth mentor through the KB Foundation.
An alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on Computation and Cognition. His has earned recognition as Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Power 100” and "40 Under 40," and Philadelphia Magazine’s 150 most influential leaders.
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