https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/blackstone-cements-shift-from-star-dealmakers-with-baratta-exitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/blackstone-cements-shift-from-star-dealmakers-with-baratta-exithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/blackstone-cements-shift-from-star-dealmakers-with-baratta-exit#u88869Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:10:14 +0000Blackstone Inc. private equity head Joseph Baratta is preparing to leave his post, marking a structural shift away from individual star dealmakers at the firm. Baratta is in talks to exit the company as leadership changes take effect. The departure highlights a clear corporate evolution under Jon Gray, who stands firmly as the center of gravity at Blackstone. The move away from traditional star dealmakers signals a new era for the asset management giant as top executive roles transition.Why it mattersThe departure of a top private equity executive reflects broader institutional changes within