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Florian Hager
Managing Director at Blackstone
Florian Hager is a Managing Director at Blackstone Credit (formerly known as GSO Capital Partners), based in London, United Kingdom.1 He currently leads Asset Management for the EMEA and APAC regions within Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI).2
Career Progression
Hager has had a notable career trajectory at Blackstone:
- Joined Blackstone in 2012 as part of the Restructuring & Reorganization Group12
- Moved to Blackstone Credit (then GSO Capital Partners) in March 2015 as Vice President/Principal1
- Promoted to Managing Director in January 20191
Previous Experience
Before joining Blackstone, Hager worked in investment banking:
- Associate at Nomura International (October 2008 - June 2010)1
- Analyst at Lehman Brothers (June 2006 - October 2008)1
Education
Hager has a strong educational background:
- MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2010-2012)12
- Magister in Finance and Accounting from Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (2001-2006)1
- International exchange programs at The University of Texas at Austin (2004) and London Business School (2012)1
Responsibilities and Expertise
At Blackstone Credit, Hager has been involved in:
- Origination, execution, and management of investments across the capital structure2
- Working with debtors and creditors on in-court and out-of-court restructurings2
Board Positions
Hager has served on the boards of several public and private companies, including:
- Advanz Pharma (formerly Concordia Healthcare)
- Ainscough Crane Hire
- Consolis
- Davies Group
- KP1
- Lamda Development
- Luminator Technology Group2
Florian Hager's LinkedIn profile showcases his extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in credit and restructuring, making him a key figure in Blackstone's credit division.