Panelist

Mr. Ben Slater

Responsibilities
 
Ben serves as a Partner in Highlander’s private equity practice and is based in Dallas. In this capacity he focuses on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings across a variety of industries. He is responsible for sourcing and assessing potential investment opportunities, managing the transaction process and working closely with portfolio company management teams. Ben is a member of the firm’s management and investment committees.
 
Experience
 
Ben joined Highlander Partners in 2016. Prior to joining Highlander, Ben was a member of Tipp Hill Capital Management, a hedge fund based in New York. He previously worked at AlpInvest Partners, a global private equity group and a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group. Ben started his career with Banc of America Securities in consumer and retail investment banking.
 
Education
 
M.B.A., with distinction, Columbia Business School
B.S. in Commerce, University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce