Susanne Desch is the Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities group. In this role, she oversees strategy, operations and administration for the business.

Ms. Desch joined Blackstone in 2014, after 10 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she focused on Business Administration for the Global Markets and Investment Bank, followed by the Private Banking and Investment Group.

Ms. Desch received a BS in Business Administration from Western Carolina University.