Kelly Bensimon, the former star of Real Housewives of New York City, is engaged to Scott Litner, a 54-year-old financier who proposed to her over the Fourth of July weekend. The couple has been dating for about a year and is looking forward to a new beginning. But who is Scott Litner and how did he sweep Kelly off her feet? Here are some facts about the man who will soon become Kelly’s husband.
A Successful Businessman
Scott Litner is a co-founder and partner of Litner Capital, a private equity firm that invests in consumer, media, and technology companies. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has over 25 years of experience in the industry and has led or co-led investments in several successful companies, such as Spotify, Pinterest, and Airbnb. He is also a board member of several portfolio companies, such as Glossier, Rent the Runway, and Warby Parker.
Scott Litner has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and a master’s degree in business administration from Stanford University. He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, a global network of young chief executives.
A Romantic at Heart
Scott Litner proposed to Kelly Bensimon in a very romantic way. He took her to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a place that Kelly had visited as a child and had fond memories of. He got down on one knee and presented her with a stunning diamond ring. Kelly was overjoyed and said yes.
“I was so moved that he brought me to a special place from my childhood to propose,” Kelly said in a statement to E! News. “We have a romance that people write novels about.”
Kelly also shared a photo of her ring on Instagram, captioning it, “I said YES. I’m engaged to the love of my life. Thank you for all the love and support. We are so happy.”
A Supportive Partner
Scott Litner has been very supportive of Kelly Bensimon’s career and personal life. He has accompanied her to several events, such as the Hamptons Classic Horse Show and the Tribeca Film Festival. He has also bonded well with Kelly’s two daughters, Sea and Teddy, whom she shares with her ex-husband, fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon.
Scott Litner has also encouraged Kelly Bensimon to pursue her passion for real estate. Kelly, who has a degree in literature and writing from Columbia University, recently became a licensed real estate agent and joined Douglas Elliman, a leading brokerage firm in New York. She said that Scott Litner was instrumental in her decision to enter the real estate industry.
“He said, ‘You know what? You love real estate. You should just do it,’” Kelly told Page Six. “He was really the one who was like, ‘Just go get your license.’”
Kelly Bensimon and Scott Litner are planning to take their engagement photos in Montauk, a seaside town in Long Island where they often spend time together. They have not revealed their wedding date or venue yet, but they are excited to start their new chapter as a married couple.