Joseph R. Cassanelli

Joseph R. Cassanelli currently serves as a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone in the Tactical Opportunities division, a position held since June 2025. Prior to this role, Joseph Cassanelli was a Managing Director at Lazard from June 2002 to June 2025, where responsibilities included co-heading the Financial Institutions Group and chairing the Fairness Committee and Valuation Subcommittee, along with leading the Special Committee Practice. Earlier experience includes working as an Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions division of Wasserstein Perella from June 2000 to June 2002 and providing assurance and advisory services at Deloitte from September 1998 to June 2000. Joseph Cassanelli earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall University in 1998.