Christian Hinze

Christian Hinze is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operational leadership across the finance and investment sectors. Currently serving as Partner, COO Europe and COO Private Debt at StepStone Group since November 2016, Christian ensures seamless coordination across asset classes and functions while overseeing business development initiatives. Prior to this, Christian held significant roles at BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG as Managing Director, focusing on strategic integration and regulatory repositioning. Christian's earlier experience includes leading Swiss Re Private Equity Partners AG and managing substantial real estate investments, along with pivotal roles at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen in transaction services and financial auditing. Christian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Economics and Business Administration from ZHAW Zurich University and is a Swiss Certified Public Accountant.