CxO 2019: Leaders from Across the C-Suite Tap into the “Network Effect”
In late May, Blackstone hosted its annual CxO conference for functional leaders at our portfolio companies in areas such as finance, legal, human resources, operations, technology, and procurement. Over 320 “CxOs” attended, representing 88 companies across 16 countries.
The conference provided executives an opportunity to network, learn, and inspire each other with new ideas. This year’s agenda also featured a portfolio company fair and a women’s networking event. Participants highlighted the benefits of hearing from fellow leaders, the support of our women’s network, and the lessons they learned from panel discussions. Our portfolio company leaders also cultivated important relationships, tapping into a large network of cross-industry expertise. Watch our video recapping the conference and the value our CxOs draw from connecting with each other – and from Blackstone’s support.
This statement is provided by an executive of a portfolio company of certain investment vehicles advised by an advisory affiliate of Blackstone. This individual was not compensated for the statements made herein. As a result of the ownership structure of the portfolio company, a conflict of interest exists because this individual has an incentive to make positive statements about Blackstone and their experiences with Blackstone to maintain goodwill with Blackstone. Certain portfolio company executives are also investors in investment vehicles advised by an advisory affiliate of Blackstone. To the extent the individual making such statements is also an investor in any such vehicle, such individuals also have an incentive to make positive statements about Blackstone and the fund advised by its advisory affiliates in order to incentivize Blackstone, or its advisory affiliates, to, for example select the individual as an investor with respect to future fundraises and grant such individual better terms with respect to any such investment vehicles.
