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    Larry Fink

    Larry Fink

    Awards & Honours

    4

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Larry Fink stands as a titan of modern finance, reshaping how the world manages capital. His ability to scale BlackRock into a $15.3 trillion behemoth is unmatched in the history of asset management. Being named to the Time 100 list multiple times highlights his unique position as both a financial architect and a thought leader. His advocacy for sustainable investing has forced a paradigm shift across Wall Street, making ESG criteria a standard metric for global corporations. The recognition from the CFA Institute and the World Economic Forum underscores his profound impact on the economic landscape.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Honorary Doctorate

    Columbia University·2018

    Recognized for contributions to finance and economics

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Pennsylvania·2019

    Awarded for leadership in investment management

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    CFA Institute·2021

    For contributions to the investment management profession

    Hall of Fame Induction

    Fixed Income Analysts Society·2015

    For pioneering work in mortgage-backed securities

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Most Powerful People in Business

    Fortune Magazine·2023
    #12

    100 Most Influential People

    Time Magazine·2025

    Magazine Covers

    Time

    2025-05-15

    The Architect of Modern Capitalism

    Fortune

    2023-06-01

    Businessperson of the Year

    Bloomberg Businessweek

    2026-07-10

    The $15 Trillion Question

    Records & Feats

    Largest Asset Manager

    Career Milestone·2026

    Transformed BlackRock into the world's largest asset manager with over $15.3 trillion in assets under management

    Longest Running CEO Tenure

    Career Milestone·2026

    Served as CEO of BlackRock continuously since its founding in 1988