Blackstone taps Chung as MD for growth equity investing platform

Blackstone has named Ann Chung as a managing director for its growth equity investing platform Blackstone Growth. In her new role, Chung will help to lead BXG’s consumer sector vertical.

Prior to joining Blackstone, Chung worked at J.H. Whitney Capital Partners where she helped lead investments in the consumer sector. Earlier in her career, she also worked at two private equity firms focused on consumer brands, L Catterton and Swander Pace Capital.

Chung holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Blackstone launched BXG last year.