Benjamin Black (investor)

Benjamin Black is an American investor and chief executive officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). He is the founder and managing partner of Fortinbras Enterprises and was the CEO of Osiris Acquisition Corp, with a career spanning roles in private equity, corporate law, and credit investing. Black has held positions at firms including Apollo Global Management, Goldman Sachs, and Sullivan & Cromwell, and has served on the boards of various companies and nonprofit organizations.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and New York University School of Law, Black has earned multiple advanced degrees. In 2025, he gained attention during the DFC nomination process for his policy views on foreign aid and U.S. development strategy, and for his proposed approach to aligning the DFC’s investment portfolio with U.S. strategic interests.