George Barkley
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George Philip Barkley (* April 5, 1960, Dallas) is an American
executive consultant, investment banker and fondsmanager. He is also a former CEO of the Blackstone Group
. His person wealth was estimated to be amount up to $220 million.
(UTD) in the autumn of 1978 and received a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) in 1983. Later he earned a Master’s degree in Public and Private Management.
together with two business partner and stockholder Peter G. Peterson
and Stephen A. Schwarzman
. During that first occupational career, Barkley intermittent held the position of CEO until in January 1987 Peter G. Peterson
replaced him. Based on the 20 % interest acquiring of Japanese bank Nikko Securities in 1988 Barkley leave the Blackstone Group
. His stocks were paid-off proportionately.
After the sale, Barkley diversified his wealth to avoid exposure due to insecure market strategies. He is significantly involved in different holdings and fonds as well as he still participate in a corporation with the Boston Consulting Group
due to block of stocks. Aside as CMC
he works for e.g. Mark Cuban
HDNet
, Lansdowne Partners Limited, Hanse Consult Deutschland, EMS Unternehmensberatung, just as well he pursue expansion of operations in international hedge- and investmentfonds in collaboration with Deutsche Bank
in Frankfurt
.
According either to 20 Minuten
or FAZ
of 2011, his personal wealth was estimated to be amount up between $150 to $220 million.
. Barkley lives both in the Preston Hollow area in Dallas and in Saarland
, Germany
, aside they owns several flatlets.
programm offering business jets like Gulfstream
, Falcon 900
and Bombardier
.
next to Aston Martin DB9
as well as a Ferrari 360 Modena, BMW M5
and Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
executive consultant, investment banker and fondsmanager. He is also a former CEO of the Blackstone Group
Blackstone Group
The Blackstone Group L.P. is an American-based alternative asset management and financial services company that specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit and marketable alternative investment strategies, as well as financial advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions ,...
. His person wealth was estimated to be amount up to $220 million.
Personal life
Barkley was born in Dallas, grew up in a working-class family and enrolled to the University of Texas at DallasUniversity of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas, also referred to as UT Dallas or UTD, is a public research university in the University of Texas System. The main campus is in the heart of the Richardson, Texas, Telecom Corridor, north of downtown Dallas...
(UTD) in the autumn of 1978 and received a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) in 1983. Later he earned a Master’s degree in Public and Private Management.
Business career
In 1985 Barkley founded the Blackstone GroupBlackstone Group
The Blackstone Group L.P. is an American-based alternative asset management and financial services company that specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit and marketable alternative investment strategies, as well as financial advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions ,...
together with two business partner and stockholder Peter G. Peterson
Peter George Peterson
Peter G. Peterson is an American businessman, investment banker, fiscal conservative, author, and politician whose most prominent political position was as United States Secretary of Commerce from February 29, 1972, to February 1, 1973 under Richard Nixon. He is most well known currently as...
and Stephen A. Schwarzman
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Stephen Allen Schwarzman is an American businessman and investor and the chairman and co-founder of the Blackstone Group, the private-equity and financial advisory firm.-Early life and education:...
. During that first occupational career, Barkley intermittent held the position of CEO until in January 1987 Peter G. Peterson
Peter George Peterson
Peter G. Peterson is an American businessman, investment banker, fiscal conservative, author, and politician whose most prominent political position was as United States Secretary of Commerce from February 29, 1972, to February 1, 1973 under Richard Nixon. He is most well known currently as...
replaced him. Based on the 20 % interest acquiring of Japanese bank Nikko Securities in 1988 Barkley leave the Blackstone Group
Blackstone Group
The Blackstone Group L.P. is an American-based alternative asset management and financial services company that specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit and marketable alternative investment strategies, as well as financial advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions ,...
. His stocks were paid-off proportionately.
After the sale, Barkley diversified his wealth to avoid exposure due to insecure market strategies. He is significantly involved in different holdings and fonds as well as he still participate in a corporation with the Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm with offices in 42 countries. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the world. It is one of only three companies to appear in the top 15 of Fortunes "Best Companies to Work For" report for...
due to block of stocks. Aside as CMC
Certified Management Consultant
Certified management consultant is an international professional certification for management consulting professionals, awarded by institutes in 46 countries . The CMC enjoys global reciprocity; consultants certified in one country are recognized in most other countries...
he works for e.g. Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is an American business magnate and investor. He is the owner of the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks, Landmark Theatres, and Magnolia Pictures, and the chairman of the HDTV cable network HDNet....
HDNet
HDNet
HDNet is a men's interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format and available via cable and satellite television...
, Lansdowne Partners Limited, Hanse Consult Deutschland, EMS Unternehmensberatung, just as well he pursue expansion of operations in international hedge- and investmentfonds in collaboration with Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank AG is a global financial service company with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. It employs more than 100,000 people in over 70 countries, and has a large presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the emerging markets...
in Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
.
According either to 20 Minuten
20 Minuten
20 Minuten is a free German language daily newspaper in Switzerland, distributed to commuters at over 150 train stations across the country.The newspaper was first published in 1999 by "20 Minuten Schweiz AG"...
or FAZ
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , short F.A.Z., also known as the FAZ, is a national German newspaper, founded in 1949. It is published daily in Frankfurt am Main. The Sunday edition is the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung .F.A.Z...
of 2011, his personal wealth was estimated to be amount up between $150 to $220 million.
Family
About Barkleys private life only a few facts are definitely given. He has two siblings. In August 1980, Barkley married Monika Barkley, née Hoffmann. Their first daughter, Michelle Marilyn, was born in 1983, their second daughter, Sarah-Jane, was born in 1990. On November 20, 1991 his wife died from cancerCancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
. Barkley lives both in the Preston Hollow area in Dallas and in Saarland
Saarland
Saarland is one of the sixteen states of Germany. The capital is Saarbrücken. It has an area of 2570 km² and 1,045,000 inhabitants. In both area and population, it is the smallest state in Germany other than the city-states...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, aside they owns several flatlets.
Aircraft
Aground his occupation Barkley takes part in the FlexjetFlexjet
Flexjet is a business division of Montreal-based Bombardier and offers access to fractional jet ownership, whole aircraft ownership/management, charter brokerage services and jet card products.-Overview:...
programm offering business jets like Gulfstream
Gulfstream Aerospace
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a producer of several models of jet aircraft. Gulfstream has been a unit of General Dynamics since 1999.The company has produced more than 1,500 aircraft for corporate, government, private, and military customers around the world...
, Falcon 900
Falcon 900
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and Bombardier
Bombardier Aerospace
Bombardier Aerospace is a division of Bombardier Inc. and is the third-largest airplane manufacturer in the world. It is headquartered in Dorval, Quebec, Canada.- History :...
.
Motor vehicles
Unconfirmed reports he owns a Bentley Continental GTBentley Continental GT
-Flying Spur:The four door Continental Flying Spur saloon was first displayed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The Flying Spur utilizes most of the technical underpinnings of the Bentley Continental GT, and was introduced to European and North American markets in the summer of 2005...
next to Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DB9
-DB9 Volante:The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is the convertible version of the DB9 coupe. It is built by hand in limited numbers and has enhanced styling. It is powered by the same 6.0 litre, DOHC 48 valve V12 as the DB9 and is completed with 470 bhp and a top speed of 186 mph...
as well as a Ferrari 360 Modena, BMW M5
BMW M5
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1984. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon , but the overall performance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis and an evolution of the engine from...
and Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG.