Joe Dowling

Global Head, Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA)

BAAM is the largest discretionary allocator in hedge funds globally, with over US$80B in aum, and is one of the four core business groups at Blackstone, the world's largest alternative investment firm.

Prior to joining Blackstone in 2021, Mr. Dowling led Brown University’s endowment, including as Chief Executive Officer from July 2018 to July 2020 and Chief Investment Officer from June 2013 to July 2018.  Mr. Dowling also served as interim Chief Financial Officer of the University from May 2019 until January 27, 2020, leading all finance and treasury functions and cash and debt management.

Before joining Brown University, he was the founder and chief executive officer of Narragansett Asset Management, where he managed funds for institutions, pension funds and endowments. Mr. Dowling has also worked for First Boston and Tudor Investments.

Mr. Dowling has both a BA and MBA from Harvard University.