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    Stephen A. Schwarzman

    Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder at Blackstone Inc
    Board
    Since March 20, 2007
    Age
    78 years
    Education
    Holds a BA from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
    Tenure
    Founded the company in 1985 and has served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, with a promotion to Chairman effective March 20, 2007.

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    John G. Finley
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    About

    Born in 1947, he built a strong foundation in education by earning a BA from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, demonstrating an early commitment to excellence in both academics and leadership.

    He co-founded Blackstone Inc. in 1985, playing a pivotal role in its evolution into the world’s largest alternative asset manager. His strategic vision and leadership led to his appointment as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, with his chairmanship officially beginning on March 20, 2007.

    Beyond his central role at Blackstone, his influence extends into philanthropy and public service. His active involvement in charitable causes includes significant donations to prestigious institutions and a commitment to The Giving Pledge, reinforcing his belief in leveraging personal success to benefit society.

    In addition to his business and philanthropic achievements, he has served on various esteemed boards and maintained an influential presence in both domestic and international circles, contributing to initiatives that span education, culture, and the arts.

    $BX Performance Under Stephen A. Schwarzman

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Yale School of Management Adjunct Professor N/A Served as an adjunct professor
    Harvard Business School Board of Dean's Advisors N/A Served on the Board of Dean’s Advisors

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The Council on Foreign Relations Member N/A N/A
    The Business Council Member N/A N/A
    The Business Roundtable Member N/A N/A
    The International Business Council of the World Economic Forum Member N/A N/A
    Schwarzman Scholars Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees N/A Also Founder of the program
    The Frick Collection Trustee N/A N/A
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors N/A N/A
    Advisory Board of the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, Beijing Member N/A N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$350,000 AnnualConsistent with historical practice since Blackstone's IPO in 2007
    Carried Interest and Incentive Fee Distributions$71,857,251 Annual (as part of performance plans)Distributed under Blackstone's Performance Plans
    Restricted Shares of BXMT$789,606 Vests over three yearsAllocated restricted shares of BXMT common stock
    Security Services$11,030,216 AnnualIncludes home security systems, monitoring, and personal security services reported as part of all other compensation

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024