Alternative investment giant Blackstone has appointed Thomas R Nides, former longtime Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel, as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.
In his new role, Nides will support various firm-wide initiatives and special projects as well as focus on senior client relationships globally.
Nides served as the United States’ Ambassador to Israel from 2021 to 2023. Nides was appointed Deputy Secretary of State and Chief Operating Officer of the US State Department by President Barack Obama from 2011 to 2013 and received the nation’s highest diplomatic honour by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for his service in this role.
Prior to his roles in government, Nides spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities including Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman.
Nides currently serves on the boards of the Partnership for Public Service, the International Rescue Committee, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the Urban Alliance Foundation.
