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Randy Kessler is a Senior Managing Director with Blackstone Credit.
Mr. Kessler has been with Blackstone Credit, then known as GSO Capital Partners, since 2007 and is a member of Blackstone Credit's Private Origination team involved in sourcing, diligencing, structuring and managing private credit transactions across a diverse range of industries.
Prior to joining Blackstone Credit, Mr. Kessler worked as an Associate at Silver Lake Partners, where he focused on large-cap technology private equity investing in the U.S.
and internationally.
Mr. Kessler was previously an Analyst in Lazard LLC’s healthcare investment banking group, where he focused on pharmaceutical and biotechnology M&A and capital raising.
Mr. Kessler holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Randall Kessler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Apache IS Holdings LLC
Apache IS Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Randall Kessler
| Companies | Position | End |
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Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/
Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Credit invests in middle market companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Private Equity Analyst | 2024-03-31 |
| CENTRIC BRANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-10 |
Silver Lake Group LLC
Silver Lake Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a technology investment firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Dura-Line Holdings, Inc.
Dura-Line Holdings, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures, distributes, and installs underground cable and piping structures | Director/Board Member | - |
Bluewater Thermal Solutions LLC
Bluewater Thermal Solutions LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides metal heat treating services | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Silver Lake Group LLC
Silver Lake Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a technology investment firm | Finance |
Team Car Care LLC
Team Car Care LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates automobile service centers | Consumer Services |
Lazard Group LLC
Lazard Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory, asset management and investment services | Finance |
Dura-Line Holdings, Inc.
Dura-Line Holdings, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures, distributes, and installs underground cable and piping structures | Producer Manufacturing |
Centric Brands LLC
Centric Brands LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Sells and markets men, women & kids apparel and accessories | Retail Trade |
Bluewater Thermal Solutions LLC
Bluewater Thermal Solutions LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides metal heat treating services | Producer Manufacturing |
Bear Tracker Energy LLC
Bear Tracker Energy LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides midstream oil and natural gas service | Industrial Services |
Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/
Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Credit invests in middle market companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Apache IS Holdings LLC
Apache IS Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
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