Since joining Blackstone in 2008, Mr. El Gabbani has worked on the execution of the firm’s investments in BankUnited, Exeter Finance Corp. and Sithe Global Power.

Before joining Blackstone, Mr. El Gabbani worked at Citadel Capital, where he was involved in the evaluation and execution of private equity transactions in North America and the Middle East.

Mr. El Gabbani holds a BA in Physics from Columbia College and received an MBA with High Distinction from the Harvard Business School, where he was named a Baker Scholar. He serves as director of Bayview Asset Management, Exeter Finance Corp., and Sithe Global Power.