Support, Growth, and Partnership: Tac Opps CEOs Share Their Perspectives
Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities strives to be a trusted partner to our portfolio companies. Our asset management team, led by Kelley Morrell, works alongside portfolio company leaders and Blackstone investment teams to identify and create lasting value. From operational support to strategic guidance, we’re empowering management teams to grow their business and succeed for the long term.
In conjunction with our annual CEO conference, we sat down with our Tac Opps portfolio companies to hear their perspective on partnering with Tac Opps. Hear in their own words the value Blackstone brings to their business – and how our partnership enables them to succeed.
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