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Ben Munguia

Collaborator · DISC type si
Senior Director, Global Head of the Sports Sector at Fitch Ratings
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Ben Munguia is the Senior Director and Global Head of the Sports Sector at Fitch Ratings. With over 15 years in credit and public finance, he manages a diverse portfolio covering sports, transportation, and infrastructure. People who have worked with him describe him as thorough, reliable, and a self-starter with a strong work ethic.

Outside of his finance career, Ben is a dedicated triathlete who trains for and competes in events. He enjoys swimming, running, and biking. He and his wife like exploring new restaurants in Austin, where he lives. He also holds a Bachelors degree in Economics and Spanish in addition to his MBA.

He has stated that the sports industry is buoyed by major leagues global expansion and the increased popularity of womens sports.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Global Head of the Sports Sector
Job Level
Senior
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Good Listener
Appreciative
Example Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

Global Sports Finance
As the Global Head of the Sports Sector at Fitch, he analyzes and rates the debt of major leagues and facilities, frequently speaking on market trends.
Infrastructure & Project Finance
His role includes covering transportation, water, and P3 credits across North America, building on his previous career managing credit for the Texas Water Development Board.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Senior Director, Global Head of the Sports Sector
Fitch Ratings
3-2025 - 8-2025
Director, Global Head of the Sports Sector
Fitch Ratings
7-2024 - 3-2025
Director, Co-Head of North American Sports
Fitch Ratings
11-2018 - 9-2021
Credit Manager
Texas Water Development Board
11-2016 - 10-2018
Lead Financial Analyst
Texas Water Development Board
In the press

Media appearances

Fitch's Updated Sports Finance Criteria and the Evolution of Global Sports Finance – Event webcast. Featured in Fitch Ratings Events
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Fitch Ratings provides bullish outlook for sports industry in 2025. Featured in Awful Announcing
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Education
2020 - 2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The University of Texas at Austin
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The University of Texas at Austin
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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