$1.2 Trillion Private Equity Firm Blackstone Announced Blackstone Real Estate Leadership Changes – 1) Appoints Katie Keenan as CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) & Global Head of Core+ Real Estate Business Succeeding Wesley LePatner Who was Killed in Blackstone Office (28/7/25), 2) Zaneta Koplewicz Appointed as Co-President & Director of BREIT with Current Co-President A.J. Agarwal, 3) Tim Johnson Appointed as CEO Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) Succeeding Katie Keenan and 4) Austin Peña Appointed as President & Director of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT), Katie Keenan Joined Blackstone in 2012 and is Currently Global Co-CIO of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) & CEO of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT)
23rd September | Hong Kong
The world’s largest private equity firm Blackstone ($1.2 trillion AUM) has announced Blackstone Real Estate leadership changes – 1) Appointing Katie Keenan as CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) & Global Head of Core+ Real Estate business succeeding Wesley LePatner who was killed in Blackstone office (28/7/25), 2) Zaneta Koplewicz appointed as Co-President & Director of BREIT with current Co-President A.J. Agarwal, 3) Tim Johnson appointed as CEO Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) succeeding Katie Keenan, and 4) Austin Peña appointed as President & Director of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT). Katie Keenan joined Blackstone in 2012 and is currently Global Co-CIO of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) & CEO of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT). Announcement (19/9/25): “Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced several senior leadership updates within its Real Estate business. BREIT and Core+ Leadership – Katie Keenan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) and Global Head of the Core+ Real Estate business. She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until her tragic passing on July 28, 2025. Ms. Keenan is a long-tenured Blackstone executive and has held numerous leadership positions since joining the firm in 2012. She currently serves as Global Co-Chief Investment Officer of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (“BREDS”) and Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT), a publicly-traded commercial mortgage REIT managed by a subsidiary of Blackstone. Ms. Keenan has been integral to the success of BXMT and the broader BREDS business, helping grow the BREDS platform to $77 billion today. Zaneta Koplewicz, currently BREIT Head of Shareholder Relations, has been named Co-President and Director of BREIT with current Co-President, Blackstone veteran A.J. Agarwal. BREIT Interim CEO Rob Harper will resume his long-time role as BREIT Head of Asset Management. BREIT’s highly differentiated portfolio positioning has led to a 9.2% annualized net return on Class I since inception over 8 and a half years ago, over 60% higher than the public REIT index on a cumulative basis. All changes are effective November 10, 2025, with the exception of Ms. Keenan’s appointment as Global Head of Core+ Real Estate, which is effective immediately. BXMT Leadership – Tim Johnson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of BXMT, succeeding Ms. Keenan. As the Global Head of BREDS and Chair of BXMT’s Board, Mr. Johnson has played an active role in overseeing BXMT for over a decade and has deep expertise across Blackstone’s commercial real estate credit investment strategies. Mr. Johnson is a seasoned investor and has been with Blackstone since 2011. He will continue as the Global Head of BREDS and Chair of BXMT’s Board. Austin Peña, currently Executive Vice President, Investments of BXMT, has been named President and Director, and will continue leading the company’s investment, capital allocation, and balance sheet strategy.” In 2025 July, ex-Goldman Sachs Managing Director & Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) CEO Wesley LePatner (Age 43) was among 4 people killed (28/7/25) by a shooter Shane Tamura (Age 27, Resident from Las Vegas) at the United States New York building (345 Park Avenue), which is also the location of Blackstone global headquarters. The shooter was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot on the 33rd floor. 345 Park Avenue tenants include Blackstone, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank & KPMG. The building (345 Park Avenue) owner is Rudin Management Company (Rudin Family).
“ $1.2 Trillion Private Equity Firm Blackstone Announced Blackstone Real Estate Leadership Changes – 1) Appoints Katie Keenan as CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) & Global Head of Core+ Real Estate Business Succeeding Wesley LePatner Who was Killed in Blackstone Office (28/7/25), 2) Zaneta Koplewicz Appointed as Co-President & Director of BREIT with Current Co-President A.J. Agarwal, 3) Tim Johnson Appointed as CEO Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) Succeeding Katie Keenan and 4) Austin Peña Appointed as President & Director of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT), Katie Keenan Joined Blackstone in 2012 and is Currently Global Co-CIO of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) & CEO of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) “
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Katie Keenan: “Thanks to the dedication of Wesley and many others, BREIT represents some of Blackstone’s finest work. Its strong performance is driven by a portfolio that is ~90% concentrated in sectors that are benefitting from long-term, secular megatrends, particularly data centers. BREIT is incredibly well-positioned and I am looking forward to working with the team to capitalize on the ongoing real estate recovery, with new supply falling sharply, the cost of debt capital coming down, and transaction activity picking up.”
Tim Johnson: “I’ve had the honor of serving as BXMT’s Chair and I am looking forward to building on BXMT’s momentum, including $2.6 billion in new investments last quarter and a nearly 20% YTD total return. The team’s breadth and creativity enable us to source investments across channels and markets, unlocking value during a particularly compelling period. The entire BREDS platform, which includes BXMT, has been incredibly active capturing this real estate credit environment, having deployed $38 billion since the beginning of 2024, and we expect that activity to continue across the business.”
Nadeem Meghji and Kathleen McCarthy, Global Co-Heads of Blackstone Real Estate: “The resilience demonstrated by our team in recent weeks has been nothing short of extraordinary. We are fortunate to have a deep bench of talented colleagues with a relentless focus on delivering for our investors. Katie and Tim both have invaluable leadership and investing experience that we believe will continue to drive strong performance across both businesses.”
Blackstone Real Estate – Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $325 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT).
Ex-Goldman Sachs Managing Director & Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) CEO Wesley LePatner (Age 43) Among 4 People Killed (28/7/25) by Shooter Shane Tamura (Age 27, Resident from Las Vegas) at United States New York Building (345 Park Avenue) Which is Blackstone Global Headquarters, Shooter Found Dead with Self-Inflicted Gunshot on 33rd Floor, 345 Park Avenue Tenants Include Blackstone, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank & KPMG, Building Owner is Rudin Management Company (Rudin Family)
30th July – Ex-Goldman Sachs Managing Director & Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) CEO Wesley LePatner (Age 43) is among 4 people killed (28/7/25) by a shooter Shane Tamura (Age 27, Resident from Las Vegas) at the United States New York building (345 Park Avenue), which is also the location of Blackstone global headquarters. The shooter was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot on the 33rd floor. 345 Park Avenue tenants include Blackstone, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank & KPMG. The building (345 Park Avenue) owner is Rudin Management Company (Rudin Family). Blackstone is the world’s largest private equity firm with $1.2 trillion AUM. Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) CEO Wesley LePatner – Wesley LePatner is the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and the Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). Ms. LePatner is also a member of Blackstone Real Estate’s Investment Committee. She previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Core+ business as well as BREIT. Before joining Blackstone in 2014, Ms. LePatner spent over a decade at Goldman Sachs, most recently as a Managing Director in the Real Estate Investment Group within the Asset Management Division. She also worked in Goldman Sachs’ Real Estate Principal Investment Area and Real Estate Investment Banking Group, where she began her career. Ms. LePatner received a BA in History from Yale University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She serves on the boards of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, The UJA-Federation of New York, and Yale University Library Council and is a member of the Advisory Board of Governors of NAREIT. Rudin family – The Rudin family controls one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City. Founded in 1925 by Samuel Rudin and his siblings, and now led by the third and fourth generations, Rudin oversees the daily operations of 32 properties in New York City. The portfolio is comprised of 17 residential buildings totaling 4.7 million square feet and 14 commercial office buildings totaling approximately 9 million square feet. With a hands-on approach, Rudin is dedicated to providing superior customer service and forging long-term relationships with both commercial and residential clients. With an emphasis on building and managing Class-A properties in New York City, the Rudin Family is committed to reinvesting in and enhancing its properties. Holding true to Samuel’s guiding principles, which were carried on by his two sons, Jack and Lew, the family maintains a long-term approach to developing and managing buildings that are easily accessible and in close proximity to mass transit. Today, the company, co-chaired by Eric Rudin and William Rudin, continues to be committed to creating sustainable and timeless developments that look to the city’s future.
$1.2 Trillion Private Equity Firm Blackstone Employee Among 4 People Killed (28/7/25) by Shooter Shane Tamura (Age 27, Resident from Las Vegas) at United States New York Building (345 Park Avenue) Which is Blackstone Global Headquarters, Shooter Found Dead with Self-Inflicted Gunshot on 33rd Floor, 345 Park Avenue Tenants Include Blackstone, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank & KPMG, Building Owner is Rudin Management Company (Rudin Family)
29th July – An employee from private equity firm Blackstone ($1.2 trillion AUM) is among 4 people killed (28/7/25) by a shooter Shane Tamura (Age 27, Resident from Las Vegas) at the United States New York building (345 Park Avenue), which is also the location of Blackstone global headquarters. The shooter was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot on the 33rd floor. 345 Park Avenue tenants include Blackstone, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank & KPMG. The building (345 Park Avenue) owner is Rudin Management Company (Rudin Family). Rudin family – The Rudin family controls one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City. Founded in 1925 by Samuel Rudin and his siblings, and now led by the third and fourth generations, Rudin oversees the daily operations of 32 properties in New York City. The portfolio is comprised of 17 residential buildings totaling 4.7 million square feet and 14 commercial office buildings totaling approximately 9 million square feet. With a hands-on approach, Rudin is dedicated to providing superior customer service and forging long-term relationships with both commercial and residential clients. With an emphasis on building and managing Class-A properties in New York City, the Rudin Family is committed to reinvesting in and enhancing its properties. Holding true to Samuel’s guiding principles, which were carried on by his two sons, Jack and Lew, the family maintains a long-term approach to developing and managing buildings that are easily accessible and in close proximity to mass transit. Today, the company, co-chaired by Eric Rudin and William Rudin, continues to be committed to creating sustainable and timeless developments that look to the city’s future.
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