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Larry Fink
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Larry Fink

Investor · BlackRock · born November 2, 1952

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Laurence Douglas Fink is an American billionaire businessman. He is a co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BlackRock, an American multinational investment management corporation.

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  1. ~36Founded BlackRock1988
  2. ~36Became CEO of BlackRock1988
  3. ~73Named Time 1002025
  4. 72Became presidentAugust 15, 2025

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