John Stecher, who was previously group chief technology officer and group chief innovation officer at Barclays, will succeed Bill Murphy

Blackstone has hired John Stecher from Barclays as chief technology officer.

Stecher, who was previously group chief technology officer and group chief innovation officer at Barclays, will succeed Bill Murphy when he takes on the role on 24 February.

Blackstone hires technology chief from Barclays

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