Laurence Hirsch
Chairman at Highlander Partners LP
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Laurence E.
Hirsch is the founder and currently holds the position of Chairman at Highlander Partners LP, which was founded in 2004.
He is also currently serving as Chairman at the Center for European Policy Analysis and as a Trustee at the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Hirsch previously held the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Centex Corp.
from 1991 to 2004.
He was also Chairman at Eagle Materials, Inc. from 1999 to 2017 and Managing Director at Stephens, Inc. from 2001 to 2004.
Additionally, he served as an Independent Director at the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
from 2011 to 2012 and as a Director at Luminex Corp.
from 1996 to 2005.
Mr. Hirsch was a Director at Belo Corp.
from 1999 to 2008 and at DallasNews Corp.
from 2007 to 2011.
He was a Partner at Bracewell & Patterson LLP and President at Southdown, Inc. He also worked as an Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.
from 1985 to 1999.
Mr. Hirsch received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his graduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University and Villanova University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | 900,000 ( 5.19% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Laurence Hirsch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Highlander Partners LP
 Highlander Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Highlander Partners LP (Highlander Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Michael Robert Nicolais and Laurence E. Hirsch. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Taxas. | Chairman | 2004-03-31 |
| Center for European Policy Analysis | Chairman | - |
| University of Pennsylvania | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Laurence Hirsch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE MATERIALS INC. | Chairman | 2017-08-02 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2012-01-31 |
| DALLASNEWS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2011-05-17 |
| BELO CORP | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
| LUMINEX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2005-03-16 |
Training of Laurence Hirsch
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Graduate Degree |
| Villanova University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| EAGLE MATERIALS INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Finance |
| DALLASNEWS CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
| Bracewell & Patterson LLP | Commercial Services |
Centex Corp.
 Centex Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Centex Corp. engages in the construction and selling of detached and attached single-family homes. The firm provides designing, mortgage, commerce title and insurance services. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Consumer Durables |
Southdown, Inc.
 Southdown, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Southdown, Inc. used to produce and market cement in the United States. The company operated in three business segments: cement, aggregates and concrete. The company operated 12 portland cement manufacturing plants, 11 quarrying sites and a network of 43 cement storage and distribution terminals located in California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. The cement segment includes production, importation and distribution of portland and masonry cement | Non-Energy Minerals |
Stephens, Inc.
 Stephens, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad. | Finance |
Luminex Corp.
 Luminex Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Luminex Corp. develops, manufactures and markets proprietary biological testing technologies and products with applications throughout the life sciences and diagnostics industries. The firm's products are focused on the molecular diagnostic testing market, which includes human genetics, personalized medicine and infectious disease segments. The company was founded by Mark B. Chandler and Van S. Chandler in May 1995 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
Belo Corp.
 Belo Corp. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Belo Corp. owns and operates daily newspapers. It owns and manages the various websites associated with these properties and other niche products. The firm also owns and operates commercial printing, distribution, and direct mail service businesses. In addition, it owns and operates television stations and cable news channels. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Services |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. | Finance |
Highlander Partners LP
Highlander Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Highlander Partners LP (Highlander Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Michael Robert Nicolais and Laurence E. Hirsch. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Taxas. | Finance |
| Center for European Policy Analysis |
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