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    Laurence D. Fink

    Chairman and CEO at BlackRock
    Board
    Since 1988
    Tenure
    Has been with the company since its inception and advanced to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer role while driving key strategic initiatives and acquisitions.

    Also at BlackRock

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    Caroline Heller
    Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Human Resources
    CJM
    Christopher J. Meade
    Senior Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, and General Counsel
    JRK
    J. Richard Kushel
    Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management Group

    About

    Laurence D. Fink has led the firm into becoming a global asset management powerhouse by building a comprehensive, integrated investment and technology platform. Under his guidance, the firm has reached significant milestones, including achieving an assets under management total of $11.6 trillion and maintaining a compounded annual total return of 21% since its IPO.

    Throughout his tenure, his strategic vision has steered the company through major acquisitions such as Global Infrastructure Partners, enhancing its capabilities across varied investment sectors. His leadership has not only fostered innovation and client trust but also aligned executive incentives with long-term shareholder value.

    While detailed personal background information including educational achievements remains unavailable, his career at the firm is marked by persistent growth and transformation. His role as both Chairman and Chief Executive Officer underscores his commitment to strategic excellence and financial stewardship, firmly positioning the firm as a leader in the asset management industry.

    $BLK Performance Under Laurence D. Fink

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The First Boston Corporation Managing Director and Member of the Management Committee Pre-1988 Specialized in fixed-income investments and trading

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base SalaryN/AN/ANo fixed compensation details provided

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Compensation Components

    Component NameTarget/ThresholdMax/CapWeightsVesting ScheduleEvaluation PeriodAdditional Details
    Carried InterestInvestment returns must exceed pre-specified thresholds 100% at-risk (no cap)N/A3-year ratable vesting; forfeiture upon termination unless exceptions apply (qualified retirement, death, or disability) Based on the performance of flagship private market funds in 2024 Represents a percentage share of future value creation above a preferred investor return; subject to clawback and holdback provisions

    The performance compensation in 2024 is fully tied to the performance of participating funds that typically raise over $1 billion. No exact dollar amounts or share quantities are provided; the carry incentive’s value is contingent on future investment returns and is structured to align compensation with long-term shareholder value.

    Interviews

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Infrastructure will be the largest growing sector in private capital thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Infrastructure will be the largest growing sector in private capital

    CNBC Television
    4:21 min
    Jan 15, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Our job is to manage your money, your way thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Our job is to manage your money, your way

    CNBC Television
    6:04 min
    Jan 15, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Firm is positioned to take advantage of growing capital markets worldwide thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Firm is positioned to take advantage of growing capital markets worldwide

    CNBC Television
    4:33 min
    Oct 11, 2024
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Talks Further Market Drops | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Talks Further Market Drops | Bloomberg Talks

    Bloomberg Podcasts
    39:47 min
    Apr 7, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Bitcoin ETF approvals are 'stepping stones' towards tokenization thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Bitcoin ETF approvals are 'stepping stones' towards tokenization

    CNBC Television
    7:14 min
    Jan 12, 2024
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on how he sees AI changing the labor landscape thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on how he sees AI changing the labor landscape

    CNBC Television
    3:38 min
    Mar 10, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: I believe bitcoin is a legit financial instrument thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: I believe bitcoin is a legit financial instrument

    CNBC Television
    2:33 min
    Jul 15, 2024
    BlackRock's Larry Fink Sends Out Annual Letter to Investors thumbnail

    BlackRock's Larry Fink Sends Out Annual Letter to Investors

    Bloomberg Television
    5:06 min
    Mar 31, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: The capex needed for AI infrastructure is only going to grow thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: The capex needed for AI infrastructure is only going to grow

    CNBC Television
    4:25 min
    Apr 11, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Our penetration with clients worldwide gives us the differentiating model thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Our penetration with clients worldwide gives us the differentiating model

    CNBC Television
    4:31 min
    Jan 15, 2025
    Stocks Could Slump Another 20%: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thumbnail

    Stocks Could Slump Another 20%: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

    Bloomberg Podcasts
    2:43 min
    Apr 7, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now

    CNBC Television
    6:07 min
    Apr 11, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: I want the SEC to rapidly approve the tokenization of bonds and stocks thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: I want the SEC to rapidly approve the tokenization of bonds and stocks

    CNBC Television
    3:37 min
    Jan 23, 2025
    Blackrock's Larry Fink: We are probably in a recession right now thumbnail

    Blackrock's Larry Fink: We are probably in a recession right now

    CNBC Television
    9:07 min
    Apr 7, 2025
    BlackRock's Fink on How to Solve the Retirement Problem thumbnail

    BlackRock's Fink on How to Solve the Retirement Problem

    Bloomberg Television
    14:12 min
    Mar 26, 2024
    Tariffs Will Weaken the US Dollar: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thumbnail

    Tariffs Will Weaken the US Dollar: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

    Bloomberg Podcasts
    2:43 min
    Apr 7, 2025
    Blackrock CEO Larry Fink on the power of AI thumbnail

    Blackrock CEO Larry Fink on the power of AI

    CNBC Television
    7:16 min
    Mar 26, 2024
    BlackRock's Fink Won't Rule Out Another 20% Market Decline thumbnail

    BlackRock's Fink Won't Rule Out Another 20% Market Decline

    Bloomberg Television
    2:43 min
    Apr 7, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on GIP deal: The future in private markets will be infrastructure thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on GIP deal: The future in private markets will be infrastructure

    CNBC Television
    6:55 min
    Jan 12, 2024
    BlackRock CEO Fink Warns Countries Face ‘Growth Dilemma’ thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Fink Warns Countries Face ‘Growth Dilemma’

    Bloomberg Television
    2:15 min
    Jun 13, 2024
    Fink Sees Tokenization of Financial Assets as Next Step thumbnail

    Fink Sees Tokenization of Financial Assets as Next Step

    Bloomberg Television
    4:03 min
    Jan 12, 2024
    Larry Fink: Politicians must wake up to this thumbnail

    Larry Fink: Politicians must wake up to this

    Fox Business
    7:51 min
    Apr 11, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Answer to U.S. deficit isn't cutting, it's to grow the economy thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Answer to U.S. deficit isn't cutting, it's to grow the economy

    CNBC Television
    3:25 min
    Mar 10, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on its recent port acquisitions on the Panama Canal thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on its recent port acquisitions on the Panama Canal

    CNBC Television
    3:03 min
    Mar 10, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on US Economy, Trump Vs. Harris, Geopolitical Risks (Full Interview) thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on US Economy, Trump Vs. Harris, Geopolitical Risks (Full Interview)

    Bloomberg Television
    15:59 min
    Oct 1, 2024
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink ‘major believer’ there’s role for bitcoin in portfolios: CNBC Crypto World thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink ‘major believer’ there’s role for bitcoin in portfolios: CNBC Crypto World

    CNBC Television
    11:05 min
    Jul 15, 2024
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Younger generations don't know who to listen to about retirement thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Younger generations don't know who to listen to about retirement

    CNBC Television
    2:50 min
    Mar 26, 2024
    BlackRock CEO and Chairman Larry Fink speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas  — 3/7/2025 thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO and Chairman Larry Fink speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas — 3/7/2025

    CNBC Television
    31:06 min
    Mar 10, 2025
    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Could see 10-year Treasury yield hit 5-5.5% and 'shock' the equity market thumbnail

    BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Could see 10-year Treasury yield hit 5-5.5% and 'shock' the equity market

    CNBC Television
    3:55 min
    Jan 23, 2025
    BlackRock's Fink: Long-Term Investing Is the Way to Go thumbnail

    BlackRock's Fink: Long-Term Investing Is the Way to Go

    Bloomberg Television
    2:34 min
    Jan 12, 2024