David Harpest

David Harpest is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in the finance and legal sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer at Blackstone since April 2019, David also held the position of SVP, Chief Compliance Officer for Blackstone Private Equity. Prior roles include Vice President and Compliance Director at Walton Street Capital and Director at PwC in Asset Management Advisory. Additionally, David has experience as an ISDA Consulting Attorney at Bank of America and as a Corporate Associate at Fried Frank. David began a legal career at Dykema as a Corporate and Litigation Associate and served as Coordinator of Leadership Programs at DePaul University. David holds a J.D. in Corporate and Securities Law from the University of Illinois College of Law and a Bachelor of Music in Music Business/Finance from DePaul University.