Ben Hawthorne

Ben Hawthorne, CFA, currently serves as the Director of Arizona Site Finance at Applied Materials, overseeing R&D lab investments and acting as a finance partner for business development and portfolio management. With experience in senior finance roles at companies such as Intel Corporation and TBL Systems, Ben has established a strong foundation in finance and strategic planning. Ben is also an Accredited Investor and member of Arizona Tech Investors, contributing to angel investment opportunities in the IT and medical technology sectors. Holding an MBA in Finance from Arizona State University and a BA in Finance and Marketing from Ouachita Baptist University, Ben’s expertise encompasses financial analysis, portfolio management, and corporate development.