Benjamin Belfer
Benjamin Belfer is a Managing Director with Third Avenue Management LLC whose responsibilities include the business development of Alternative Investments for Third Avenue. Previously Mr. Belfer was Director, Global Client Portfolio Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Credit Suisse Asset Management Japan Equity Group with primary responsibilities for the distribution and client service of institutional and hedge fund products. Additionally, he worked for Warburg Pincus Asset Management where he headed the Financial Advisor Channel and worked with the private client group as well. Early in his career, he was owner and chief investment officer of a number of privately held retail and real estate companies. Mr. Belfer received a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia College and holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia Business School.