Mark Palmer

Mark Palmer is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in equity research and digital assets. Currently serving as the Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst for Fintech and Digital Assets at The Benchmark Company, LLC since January 2024, Mark has previously held senior analyst positions at Berenberg Capital Markets and BTIG, LLC, where significant contributions to fintech research were made. Mark's leadership roles include Managing Director at BTIG, overseeing digital assets research and fintech analysis, and Managing Director at Highbridge Capital Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager. Earlier in the career, Mark gained expertise as a Director at BlackRock specializing in high yield and distressed debt. Mark holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master of Arts in Rhetoric from the University of Virginia.