BlackRock, Mark Wiedman and Laurence D. Fink

Mark Wiedman, a top BlackRock exec thought to be Fink's successor, is leaving the company
Wiedman, head of the global client business, was instrumental in driving BlackRock's growth in passive investing.
BlackRock executive Mark Wiedman to leave firm, sources say
Asset manager BlackRock's senior executive Mark Wiedman, who was touted to be a potential successor to CEO Larry Fink, is departing the firm, said two sources familiar with the matter.
BlackRock Promotes Senior Executives Amid Wiedman’s Exit
BlackRock Inc. is elevating several senior executives to expand its business in the Americas and with key institutional clients, following the announced departure of Mark Wiedman, once seen as a potential successor to Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink.
BlackRock's Fink predicts better times to come, promotes key executives
“Our record results in 2024 are just the beginning of our next phase of growth,” Fink concluded, with pending acquisitions - including that of global credit manager HPS Investment Partners - marking BlackRock’s continued success in investing in structural growth trends and drivers.
Top BlackRock executive Mark Wiedman to depart
Top BlackRock executive Mark Wiedman is departing, in a move that disrupts the asset manager’s planning for the eventual departure of founder Larry Fink, according to four people close to the company.
BlackRock Executive Seen as Leading CEO Contender to Leave Firm
Mark Wiedman was most recently head of BlackRock’s global client business

BlackRock assets hit record $11.6 trillion in 4th quarter

The race to succeed Larry Fink just got a little more interesting as a top contender exits BlackRock
The BlackRock veteran Mark Wiedman is planning his exit from the firm, shaking up the race to succeed CEO Larry Fink.
BlackRock Shakes Up Leadership, Units as CEO Contender Exits: Memo
BlackRock is making key leadership changes and combining some teams internally, according to a memo to employees from CEO ...
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BlackRock CEO succession outlook shifts amid exits, buying spree
BLACKROCK senior executive Mark Wiedman’s departure is just the latest sign that the hunt for chief executive officer Larry ...
In Larry Fink's 100th earnings call, the BlackRock CEO spoke about private markets and retirement — but not his own
BlackRock set a record for net inflows in 2024, with more than $600 billion.
Departure of potential Fink successor creates new CEO drama at BlackRock
A potential successor to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is reportedly leaving the firm, narrowing the list of contenders to become ...