Kurt Palmer

May 14, 2025

Kurt Palmer is the Chief Investment Officer of Beemok Capital. In his role, Mr. Palmer oversees a team of investment professionals who source, execute, and manage a diverse portfolio of private and publicly traded investments. With a broad mandate to invest across industries and capital structures, the Beemok investment team has executed numerous transactions, including joint ventures, strategic investments in private asset managers, acquisitions, continuation vehicles, and direct investments in private companies, to support the growth of Beemok’s philanthropies and other businesses.

Before joining Beemok Capital in 2018, Mr. Palmer was a Senior Portfolio Manager at Magnetar Capital, a $15 billion hedge fund where he was also a member of the firm’s Investment Committee and a rotational member of the Management Committee. During his 12 years at the firm, he oversaw the creation and management of several strategies, including dedicated funds for mortgage securities and aviation opportunities.

Prior to Magnetar, Mr. Palmer spent 5 years at Deutsche Bank Securities, where he was a founding team member of the firm’s Special Situations Group.

He received a B.A. in Economics from Williams College. While at Williams, Mr. Palmer was a member of the tennis team. He lives in downtown Charleston, SC with his wife and two daughters.

Community Involvement

• Board of Directors, MUSC Heart and Vascular Center
• Board of Directors, Ashley Hall School