Blackstone’s Pinker Takes Senior Role on Europe Credit Team (1)

Juergen Pinker, a senior managing director in Blackstone Inc.’s private equity group in Europe, is moving to the investment firm’s credit and insurance business, according to people familiar with the matter.

In his new role, Pinker will focus on large-scale credit solutions for companies across Europe, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. He will also become head of Germany for the franchise, the people said.

The London-based dealmaker joined Blackstone in 2011 and was involved in its investments in Intertrust NV, Stow Group and BME Group. He’s most recently served ...