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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
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Christopher J. Meade
Senior Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, and General Counsel
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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