Basic Information

Name: Lawrence Douglas Fink
Identity: Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock | A leading figure in the global asset management industry. Expertise: Asset management, risk management, long-term investment strategy, ESG sustainable investing.

Lawrence Douglas Fink, widely known as "Larry Fink," is the co-founder and CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm. He graduated with a degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and received an MBA from the Anderson School of Management. He began his career in bond trading and asset management at First Boston's investment banking division, establishing his reputation on Wall Street with his innovative mortgage securitization products.

In 1988, Fink spearheaded the founding of BlackRock, initially focusing on risk management and fixed-income investing. Over three decades, BlackRock has grown into the world's largest asset management firm, managing over $10 trillion . Fink's strategic vision and commitment to risk management have made him synonymous with the modern asset management industry.

Representative achievements

• Co-founded BlackRock in 1988 and developed it into the world's largest asset management company

• Introduced and promoted the Aladdin risk management system , making it a core tool for financial institutions

• Taking the lead in advocating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment concepts and promoting the transformation of global capital towards sustainable development

• He has been named one of the "World's Most Influential People" by Time and Forbes many times.

• Play a significant role in global economic and financial policy forums, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and various central bank summits

Investment Philosophy

“Capital should serve society. Long-term value comes not only from financial returns but also from environmental and social responsibility.”

Lawrence Fink firmly believes that asset management is not just a tool for pursuing returns, but also a force that guides society and businesses toward long-term sustainable development . He emphasized that ESG investing will become a core direction for future capital flows, and that investors should actively promote improvements in corporate environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. His philosophy not only changed BlackRock's development path but also profoundly influenced the direction of global capital markets.