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Larry Fink

BlackRock · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-07

Larry Fink is the CEO of BlackRock (BLK). Fink is based in the United States. Fink was born in 1952 in Van Nuys and educated at UCLA Anderson School of Management and University of California, Los Angeles.

Laurence Douglas Fink is an American billionaire businessman. He is a co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BlackRock, an American multinational investment management corporation. BlackRock is the largest money-management firm in the world with more than US$10 trillion in assets under management. In April 2024, Fink's net worth was estimated at US$1.2 billion according to Forbes. He is a co-chairman of the World Economic Forum. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Larry Fink's commentary on market conditions and economic trends, including remarks on cryptocurrency stabilization, artificial intelligence infrastructure challenges, and retirement savings concerns among Americans. The headlines also reflect BlackRock's corporate activities under Fink's leadership, including a major real estate acquisition, a data center partnership with Meta, and the company's financial performance, alongside recognition of Fink among multinational business leaders.

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Born
November 2, 1952 · Van Nuys
Citizenship
United States
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles
Awards
Time 100

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Larry Fink: FAQ

What company does Larry Fink lead?
Larry Fink is CEO of BlackRock.
Where was Larry Fink educated?
Larry Fink studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles.