119th Congress Nominee record
Benjamin Black
Latest nomination United States International Development Finance Corporation
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Benjamin Black’s background combines investment management and corporate law. DFC’s biography documents his earlier Fortinbras leadership, credit-investment work and legal and business education.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Ben Black.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Before DFC, Black founded and managed Fortinbras Enterprises and was a senior portfolio manager at Knowledge Universe Holdings. [1]
- His earlier work included private equity at Apollo Global Management and corporate mergers-and-acquisitions law at Sullivan & Cromwell. [1]
- DFC lists Harvard J.D. and MBA degrees, a New York University tax-law LL.M. and a University of Pennsylvania history B.A. [1]
Nomination history
PN25-5: Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Benjamin Black
- Organization
- United States International Development Finance Corporation
- Listed state
- New York
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- Ben Black
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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