Speakers

Michael Culhane is a Senior Managing Director and Head of International Business Development for ABF for Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI), based in London. He works closely with the broader team on origination partnerships globally with a particular focus on the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Before joining Blackstone in 2025, Mr. Culhane was the Founder and CEO of Pepper Financial Services Group ("Pepper"). Pepper is a multi-jurisdictional lender and loan servicing business with a presence across Asia Pacific and Europe.

Mr. Culhane received a BSc in Economics with International Relations degree from the London School of Economics and is a member of the Council at Mclean Hospital in Belmont, MA.