Mr. Fink founded BlackRock & currently serves as its chairman & CEO. He is also in charge of company's Global Executive Committee. In addition to developing & upholding BlackRock's vision & culture, he is in charge of succession planning, senior leadership development, & cultivating connections with influential clients, business executives, legislators, & regulators. BlackRock was co-founded by Mr. Fink in 1988, & under his direction, company has become a world leader in risk management, investment management, & advisory services for both institutional & retail clients.