BlackRock Nominates Experts to Board of Directors

BlackRock, Inc. announced its nomination of Gregory J. Fleming, chief executive officer of Rockefeller Capital Management, and Kathleen Murphy, former president of Personal Investing at Fidelity Investments, independent directors to BlackRock’s Board of Directors.

“Greg and Kathy have built incredible careers in financial services and wealth management, and the experience and expertise they bring will be invaluable to BlackRock as we seek to continue our momentum in delivering for clients,” said Chairman and CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink.

Additionally, the independent directors of the BlackRock’s board have unanimously asked Murry S. Gerber to stand for re-election at the firm’s upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and, if elected, continue in his role as lead independent director for an additional year. Gerber has agreed to do so, according to BlackRock.

Since the last annual meeting, BlackRock closed the Global Infrastructure Partners acquisition; announced and closed the Preqin transaction; and announced the planned acquisition of HPS Investment Partners. In light of these transactions and integrations, the independent directors have requested that Gerber stand for re-election and stay on as lead independent director for one additional year.