Larry Fink

Laurence Douglas Fink began his career in the financial services industry at First Boston, where he managed the bond department and was instrumental in the development of the mortgage-backed securities market. During his tenure, he rose to become a member of the management committee and a managing director. Following his time at First Boston, he co-founded BlackRock in 1988 under the umbrella of the Blackstone Group, later spinning it off as an independent entity in 1994.

Under his leadership as Chairman and CEO, BlackRock grew to become the world's largest asset management firm, reaching over $10 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients globally. Fink has been recognized for his annual letters to CEOs, which often address long-term corporate governance and the role of capital markets in global economic development.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Fink holds several prominent positions in international policy organizations. He is a member of the Trilateral Commission and serves on the board of the Council on Foreign Relations. He currently serves as a co-chairman of the World Economic Forum and is designated to become the co-chair of the World Economic Forum Board of Trustees effective in 2026.