Christopher Striano is a Managing Director of the Private Equity Group and Tactical Opportunities Group.  He focuses on portfolio company analytics including valuations, Limited Partner relations and marketing support, and Financial Planning.  Since joining Blackstone in 1998, Mr. Striano has worked within various groups in Financial Services and has been involved in strategic planning projects including the firm's IPO, Ratings Process, and served as Head of the Firm's Financial Planning and Analysis Group.  His responsibilities included the firm's global forecast process, business unit and firm-wide strategic planning, Managing Ratings Agency Relationships, New Business Initiatives, and various special projects.

Mr. Striano received a B.S. in Accounting and a minor in Finance from St. John's University.