Stephen Allen Schwarzman is an American businessman and the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blackstone Inc., a prominent private equity firm. Established in 1985 with Peter G.
Peterson, Blackstone has grown to manage $1.1 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2024, diversifying into business acquisition, real estate, direct lending, and alternative assets. Schwarzman's compensation has been notable, including $253 million in 2022, making him the highest-paid CEO in the U.
S. that year.