Benjamin Rome is a Principal at Blackstone since October 2025, specializing in value creation within Blackstone Credit & Insurance. Prior to this role, Benjamin served as Senior Director of International Operations at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc., from August 2020 to June 2025, where a new business unit was launched and scaled to over $500 million in revenue and 200+ employees, focusing on public health and biosecurity. Earlier experience includes a Manager position at Bain & Company from October 2017 to July 2020, advising Fortune 500 and private equity clients on strategy, operations, and due diligence across various sectors. Benjamin also held roles as a Consultant at Columbia Business School and a Summer Associate at Bain & Company while pursuing an MBA. Additionally, from June 2010 to May 2015, Benjamin worked in international consumer products and licensing for Major League Baseball, driving growth through strategic partnerships and managing international operations. Educational background includes an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with a Certificate in the Business program.
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