Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers
Stephen Schwarzman
CEO · Executive on file
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Enterprise-wide priorities
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Private credit growth through partnerships with banks and insurers. unverified
Portfolio-wide AI value creation is a scalable motion. Offer a repeatable AI playbook across portfolio companies.
The data center and power build-out needs program management, energy and engineering services.
Plays to raise
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentified
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Portfolio-level M&A (for example, AirTrunk for about A$24B, and Jersey Mike's). Platform deals in data centers, power and credit. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
The data center and power build-out needs program management, energy and engineering services.
Portfolio-wide AI value creation is a scalable motion. Offer a repeatable AI playbook across portfolio companies.
Plays to raise
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
Real estate valuation stress, retail redemption risk, data center overbuild and power constraints, and regulation of private markets.
Jonathan Gray
COO · Executive on file
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cost & operations, AI & agents, Workforce transformation
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Portfolio-wide AI value creation is a scalable motion. Offer a repeatable AI playbook across portfolio companies.
The data center and power build-out needs program management, energy and engineering services.
Plays to raise
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentified
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Portfolio-wide AI value creation is a scalable motion. Offer a repeatable AI playbook across portfolio companies.
The data center and power build-out needs program management, energy and engineering services.
Plays to raise
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
Deal partners for the 3-5 largest holdings
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cost & operations, AI & agents, M&A & integration
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Portfolio-wide AI value creation is a scalable motion. Offer a repeatable AI playbook across portfolio companies.
The data center and power build-out needs program management, energy and engineering services.
Plays to raise
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
Head of Value Creation (AI)
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
AI & agents, Data & analytics, Cost & operations, M&A & integration
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Portfolio-level M&A (for example, AirTrunk for about A$24B, and Jersey Mike's). Platform deals in data centers, power and credit. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Portfolio-wide AI value creation is a scalable motion. Offer a repeatable AI playbook across portfolio companies.
The data center and power build-out needs program management, energy and engineering services.
Plays to raise
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentifiednamed buyer
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
Real estate valuation stress, retail redemption risk, data center overbuild and power constraints, and regulation of private markets.
Head of Infrastructure / Real Assets / Head of Infrastructure / Real Assets
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cloud & core, Data & analytics, AI & agents, Cyber & resilience
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Portfolio-level M&A (for example, AirTrunk for about A$24B, and Jersey Mike's). Platform deals in data centers, power and credit. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
Real estate valuation stress, retail redemption risk, data center overbuild and power constraints, and regulation of private markets.
Portfolio company CEOs
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cost & operations, AI & agents, M&A & integration
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentified
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
COO
Name not on file · Plan buyer
Relationship
Not mapped
Likely agenda
Cost & operations, AI & agents, Workforce transformation
Account health
35 Build · Diamond account; 2 plans not yet started
Their priorities
Steve Schwarzman and Jon Gray are aligning around "thematic investing" (AI infrastructure, data centers via QTS, power, India), along with private wealth and insurance channels. unverified
Planning a public company for AI data-center acquisitions (Bloomberg, 2026). unverified
Schwarzman is Chair and CEO. Jon Gray is President and COO, the designated successor. Michael Chae is CFO. Blackstone has a Chief Data/AI function for portfolio value creation. unverified
Central data science team that pushes AI across 250+ portfolio companies. Cloud and data platforms inside the firm. unverified
Portfolio company transformation (AI, cost, carve-outs)Cost & operationsIdentified
Why now: Record $1.3T AUM; data center empire (about $200B) and a planned public vehicle for AI data centers.
Ask: A 4-week portfolio scan of 10-15 holdings that ranks AI and cost levers by EBITDA impact and time to value, delivered at no fee in exchange for first-call status on the top three programs.
Other firms at the account: IBM, McKinsey, BCG, Bainmentions unverified
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