Based in La Jolla, California, Samuel Michan is a longtime entrepreneur whose career spans retail, real estate, cross-border investment strategy, and philanthropy. His work reflects a consistent focus on building durable organizations, empowering teams, and committing long-term to both business growth and community impact.
Since the mid-1990s, Mr. Michan has played a central role in the development of a major value-focused retail enterprise in Mexico. Over the years, he has guided its strategic direction, financial development, and organizational growth, helping transform a local commercial operation into a nationwide retail platform with ambitious expansion goals and a long-term vision for institutional growth. His leadership has emphasized disciplined execution, strong governance, and the creation of resilient business structures capable of navigating complex markets.
A defining component of his career has been the development of direct international sourcing and long-standing global supply relationships. These cross-border operations strengthened competitiveness, improved margins, and reinforced operational stability. His ability to integrate global sourcing with financial management and governance has been central to sustaining growth and long-term resilience.
In parallel with his work in retail, Mr. Michan has been active in Southern California’s real estate sector since 2005, where he oversees the full lifecycle of Class A multifamily and mixed-use development projects. His role integrates market strategy, capital planning, design coordination, and construction management, ensuring projects move from concept to stabilization with consistency and long-term value creation.
Alongside these ventures, he also leads a private investment and family-office platform that manages investment oversight, governance, and multigenerational financial strategy.
Beyond business, Mr. Michan maintains a strong philanthropic commitment as the principal sponsor of a humanitarian organization that supports numerous nonprofit initiatives and community programs throughout Mexico. Since 2019, his sustained behind-the-scenes support has ensured the organization’s continuity and growth, helping it exceed annual impact goals while fostering a culture of service and shared purpose.
Across every endeavor, Samuel Michan’s career reflects steady leadership, long-term thinking, and a belief that strong institutions — whether in business or philanthropy — are built through consistency, integrity, and commitment.