Benjamin Nortman
About Benjamin Nortman
Benjamin L. Nortman is the CEO of Hilco Merchant Resources, LLC and Co-Chief Commercial Officer at Hilco Global, specializing in complex asset transactions and corporate restructuring.
Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Merchant Resources, LLC
Benjamin L. Nortman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Merchant Resources, LLC. In this capacity, he oversees the company's overall operations, guiding its strategic direction and managing key transactions. His leadership helps drive the organization's initiatives, ensuring the successful acquisition and disposition of a wide array of assets.
Co-Chief Commercial Officer at Hilco Global
Benjamin L. Nortman also plays a critical strategic role as Co-Chief Commercial Officer at Hilco Global. In this role, he leverages his expertise in structuring complex asset acquisition and disposition transactions. Nortman's contributions are fundamental to the execution of commercial strategies and the facilitation of high-value transactions within the company.
Legal Background and Experience
Before his current roles, Benjamin L. Nortman practiced law as a bankruptcy and creditors’ rights attorney at Jones Day and Holleb & Coff in Chicago, IL. His legal background equipped him with a deep understanding of bankruptcy law, which he applies to his work in structuring significant asset transactions. Nortman has built a robust career by integrating his legal knowledge into business practices, resulting in billions of dollars of completed transactions.
Educational Background
Benjamin L. Nortman graduated from Tulane University with a degree in finance and accounting. He further advanced his education by earning a Juris Doctor degree, Cum Laude, from Loyola University Law School in 1991. His academic background in both finance and law has been instrumental in his ability to navigate complex financial and legal aspects of business transactions.
Professional Associations and Community Involvement
Benjamin L. Nortman is Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors of The All Stars Project, an organization focused on the development of inner-city youth. Additionally, he is an active member of several professional associations, including the Turnaround Management Association, The Secured Finance Network, The Association of Corporate Growth, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. These memberships underscore his commitment to continuous professional development and community involvement.