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Blackstone President Jonathan Gray Becomes Unlikely LinkedIn Influencer

Jonathan Gray, president and COO of Blackstone, has become an unexpected social media influencer, primarily on LinkedIn, by posting videos of himself jogging in various global locations. These videos, often featuring motivational messages and insights into market conditions, have garnered millions of views and significant engagement. Gray initially resisted the idea of social media posting but found success with a more personal, travel-focused video format, which now serves as a content engine for Blackstone. AI

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Blackstone President Jonathan Gray Becomes Unlikely LinkedIn Influencer

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Rachel Ventresca ·

    A top Blackstone executive is becoming an unlikely LinkedIn star thanks to his running videos

    Blackstone COO Jon Gray is jogging his way to internet virality, and other C-suite executives are taking note.