Chris James

Christopher James is a Senior Managing Director of The Blackstone Group and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities. Mr. James is a member of the Investment Committee for the Tactical Opportunities funds. As part of his responsibilities managing the Tactical Opportunities funds, Mr. James regularly meets and advises entrepreneurs and business builders regarding their investment and business ideas. Prior to launching Tactical Opportunities in 2012, Mr. James previously managed a number of the firm’s business development and growth efforts. After receiving a BS from Duke University, Mr. James worked for Flycast Communications, a start-up Internet direct response ad-network that was eventually sold to CMGI, Inc. Mr. James also has a JD from Harvard Law School.