Market Views

One-on-One with Chris James: The Evolution of Private Equity

Chris James, COO of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Chairperson of BXPE, discusses his outlook for private equity and the importance of hands-on management.

Investors today face a challenging backdrop of elevated rates and volatile markets. Chris James, Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Chairperson of Blackstone Private Equity Strategies (BXPE), unpacks what it takes to invest successfully, from hands-on management to careful asset selection. He also shares his outlook for private equity investing and explains why he believes the opportunity set is only growing. ​