Brian Gavin is a Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Hedge Fund Solutions group. He also serves on the group’s Executive Committee.

Mr. Gavin leads a cross-functional team charged with evaluating the operational and business risks of the Hedge Fund Solutions group’s underlying hedge fund managers. He is responsible for business management, administration, operations, finance, and for helping determine the strategic direction and growth of the group.  Mr. Gavin serves on the Investment Committee for Blackstone Strategic Alliance. 

Before joining Blackstone in 2002, Mr. Gavin was a Partner in Arthur Andersen's Hedge Fund Advisory and Capital Markets group.

Mr. Gavin received a BS in Accounting from New York University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.