Ex-Blackstone Credit Chief Dwight Scott to Join Quantum Capital

Dwight Scott, who helped build Blackstone Inc.’s credit arm into a $330 billion business, is joining energy-focused Quantum Capital Group.

Scott is joining July 1 as executive vice chairman of Quantum, a $30 billion private investing firm, according to a company statement Monday. He’ll work closely with Chief Executive Officer Wil VanLoh and President Ajay Khurana across equity and debt markets in the energy sector.

He joined GSO Capital Partners, the predecessor to Blackstone’s credit operation, at its inception in 2005. He eventually rose to lead Blackstone’s credit and insurance business before announcing his retirement from ...