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Benjamin Carpenter
Miramar Holdings
Benjamin H. Carpenter II is the President of Miramar Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-strategy investment firm.12 He joined Miramar Holdings in July 2013 and has been with the company for over 10 years.3
Career Background
Before his role at Miramar Holdings, Benjamin had a diverse career in finance and investment:
- Research Analyst at Highside Capital Management (June 2012 - July 2013)
- Private Equity Analyst at The Blackstone Group (July 2008 - June 2010)
- Analyst at Goldman Sachs (July 2006 - June 2008)3
Education
Benjamin has a strong educational background:
- BBA in Business Honors and Finance with high honors from The University of Texas at Austin
- MBA from Harvard Business School13
Responsibilities at Miramar Holdings
As President and principal, Benjamin:
- Directs and oversees all aspects of Miramar's activities
- Manages oil and gas assets
- Oversees investment sourcing, diligence, and monitoring
- Directs the company's philanthropic efforts1
Personal Life
Benjamin lives in Dallas with his wife and four daughters.1 He is involved with various charitable organizations in Dallas and has served on several councils and boards at the McCombs School of The University of Texas at Austin.1
Family Background
Miramar Holdings manages the assets of the Carpenter family, including John W. Carpenter III, Cele Briscoe Carpenter, and their children Benjamin H. Carpenter II, Austin W. Carpenter, and Bonner Carpenter Acker.2 The Carpenter family has a long history in Texas business, notably as the original developers of Las Colinas, a 12,000-acre mixed-use development northwest of Dallas.4
