PRINT THIS PAGE Blackstone appoints Gerry Murphy as senior managing director04/03/2008. Source: AltAssets. 
The Blackstone Group has hired Gerry Murphy as a senior managing director, based in London. In his new role, Murphy will focus principally on supporting Blackstone's portfolio companies across Europe and Asia. Before joining Blackstone, Murphy spent five years as CEO of European home improvement retailer Kingfisher. He has also served as CEO of Carlton Communications, Exel and Greencore Group.
Previously, he held various senior positions with Grand Metropolitan (now Diageo) in Ireland, the UK and the US. He is currently a non-executive director at Reckitt Benckiser Group.
Tony James, president, Blackstone, said, 'We are delighted to welcome Gerry to the firm. With over 16 years experience as a CEO of major international companies, including managing turnarounds, overseeing acquisitions, disposals and public demergers and managing thousands of staff, Gerry is well placed to work with our portfolio companies and their CEOs. He brings a unique expertise to Blackstone and will be an invaluable resource within the firm.'
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