BlackRock Nominates Gregory Fleming and Kathleen Murphy to Board of Directors
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has nominated two new independent directors to its Board: Gregory J. Fleming, CEO of Rockefeller Capital Management, and Kathleen Murphy, former President of Personal Investing at Fidelity Investments, for election at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Fleming, who previously served on BlackRock's Board from 2006 to 2009, brings expertise in building and scaling financial services businesses. Murphy offers deep understanding of individual investors' needs, particularly in retirement savings. Marco Antonio Slim Domit will not seek re-election, while Murry S. Gerber has been asked to continue as Lead Independent Director for an additional year.
The nominations come as BlackRock integrates recent acquisitions, including Global Infrastructure Partners, Preqin, and the planned acquisition of HPS Investment Partners. If all nominees are elected, BlackRock's Board will comprise 18 members, including 15 independent directors, with six new directors since 2020.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) ha nominato due nuovi direttori indipendenti per il suo Consiglio: Gregory J. Fleming, CEO di Rockefeller Capital Management, e Kathleen Murphy, ex Presidente di Personal Investing presso Fidelity Investments, per l'elezione all'Assemblea Annuale del 2025.
Fleming, che ha precedentemente servito nel Consiglio di BlackRock dal 2006 al 2009, porta con sé esperienza nella creazione e nella scalabilità di imprese nei servizi finanziari. Murphy offre una profonda comprensione delle esigenze degli investitori individuali, in particolare per quanto riguarda il risparmio per la pensione. Marco Antonio Slim Domit non cercherà la rielezione, mentre a Murry S. Gerber è stato chiesto di continuare come Direttore Indipendente Principale per un altro anno.
Le nomine arrivano mentre BlackRock integra le recenti acquisizioni, tra cui Global Infrastructure Partners, Preqin e l'acquisizione pianificata di HPS Investment Partners. Se tutti i candidati verranno eletti, il Consiglio di BlackRock sarà composto da 18 membri, inclusi 15 direttori indipendenti, con sei nuovi direttori dal 2020.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) ha nominado a dos nuevos directores independientes para su Junta: Gregory J. Fleming, CEO de Rockefeller Capital Management, y Kathleen Murphy, ex Presidenta de Inversiones Personales en Fidelity Investments, para su elección en la Junta Anual de 2025.
Fleming, quien previamente formó parte de la Junta de BlackRock desde 2006 hasta 2009, aporta experiencia en la creación y escalamiento de negocios de servicios financieros. Murphy ofrece un profundo entendimiento de las necesidades de los inversores individuales, particularmente en el ahorro para la jubilación. Marco Antonio Slim Domit no buscará la reelección, mientras que a Murry S. Gerber se le ha pedido que continúe como Director Independiente Principal por un año adicional.
Las nominaciones llegan mientras BlackRock integra adquisiciones recientes, incluyendo Global Infrastructure Partners, Preqin y la adquisición planificada de HPS Investment Partners. Si todos los nominados son elegidos, la Junta de BlackRock estará compuesta por 18 miembros, incluyendo 15 directores independientes, con seis nuevos directores desde 2020.
블랙록 (NYSE: BLK)은 이사회에 두 명의 새로운 독립 이사를 지명했습니다: 그레고리 J. 플레밍, 록펠러 캐피탈 매니지먼트 CEO, 그리고 캐슬린 머피, 피델리티 투자에서 개인 투자 부문 전 사장으로, 2025년 연례 회의에서 선출될 예정입니다.
플레밍은 2006년부터 2009년까지 블랙록 이사회에서 활동했으며, 금융 서비스 비즈니스를 구축하고 확장하는 데 대한 전문성을 가지고 있습니다. 머피는 특히 은퇴 저축에 대한 개인 투자자의 요구를 깊이 이해하고 있습니다. 마르코 안토니오 슬림 도밋은 재선에 나서지 않을 예정이며, 머리 S. 거버는 추가로 1년 동안 독립 이사장으로 계속 활동해 달라는 요청을 받았습니다.
이번 지명은 블랙록이 글로벌 인프라 파트너스, 프레퀸, HPS 투자 파트너스의 계획된 인수 등 최근 인수합병을 통합하는 과정에서 이루어졌습니다. 모든 후보가 선출되면 블랙록 이사회는 18명의 구성원으로 이루어지며, 이 중 15명이 독립 이사이고, 2020년 이후 6명의 새로운 이사가 추가됩니다.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) a nommé deux nouveaux administrateurs indépendants à son Conseil : Gregory J. Fleming, PDG de Rockefeller Capital Management, et Kathleen Murphy, ancienne Présidente de l'investissement personnel chez Fidelity Investments, pour une élection lors de l'Assemblée Annuelle de 2025.
Fleming, qui a précédemment siégé au Conseil de BlackRock de 2006 à 2009, apporte son expertise dans la création et l'expansion d'entreprises de services financiers. Murphy offre une compréhension approfondie des besoins des investisseurs individuels, en particulier en matière d'épargne-retraite. Marco Antonio Slim Domit ne cherchera pas à être réélu, tandis que Murry S. Gerber a été invité à continuer en tant que Directeur Indépendant Principal pour une année supplémentaire.
Les nominations interviennent alors que BlackRock intègre des acquisitions récentes, y compris Global Infrastructure Partners, Preqin et l'acquisition prévue de HPS Investment Partners. Si tous les candidats sont élus, le Conseil de BlackRock sera composé de 18 membres, dont 15 administrateurs indépendants, avec six nouveaux administrateurs depuis 2020.
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) hat zwei neue unabhängige Direktoren für seinen Vorstand nominiert: Gregory J. Fleming, CEO von Rockefeller Capital Management, und Kathleen Murphy, ehemalige Präsidentin für persönliche Investitionen bei Fidelity Investments, zur Wahl auf der Hauptversammlung 2025.
Fleming, der von 2006 bis 2009 bereits im Vorstand von BlackRock tätig war, bringt Fachkenntnisse im Aufbau und in der Skalierung von Finanzdienstleistungsunternehmen mit. Murphy bietet ein tiefes Verständnis für die Bedürfnisse von Privatanlegern, insbesondere im Bereich der Altersvorsorge. Marco Antonio Slim Domit wird sich nicht um eine Wiederwahl bemühen, während Murry S. Gerber gebeten wurde, ein weiteres Jahr als unabhängiger Hauptdirektor zu bleiben.
Die Nominierungen erfolgen, während BlackRock kürzlich getätigte Übernahmen integriert, darunter Global Infrastructure Partners, Preqin und die geplante Übernahme von HPS Investment Partners. Wenn alle Nominierten gewählt werden, wird der Vorstand von BlackRock aus 18 Mitgliedern bestehen, darunter 15 unabhängige Direktoren, mit sechs neuen Direktoren seit 2020.
- Strategic board strengthening with two experienced financial services executives
- Integration of multiple significant acquisitions showing business expansion
- High ratio of independent directors (15 out of 18) demonstrating strong governance
- Continuity in leadership with Lead Independent Director extension
- Loss of long-term board member Marco Antonio Slim Domit
Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, said: “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.
"Greg is an accomplished financial executive, and also an entrepreneur. Under his leadership, Rockefeller Capital Management has grown from a small firm to a diversified platform serving a wide range of clients. His proven track record in building and scaling this business ensures that he will provide a differentiated perspective. Having previously served as a Board member, we look forward to welcoming Greg back and benefitting from his insights once more.
"Kathy brings a deep understanding of the needs of individual investors, especially those saving for retirement. Her demonstrated ability to drive better and greater opportunities for this segment across a large and complex organization, while embracing technology to deliver them, means that she will add immediate value to the BlackRock Board.”
Marco Antonio Slim Domit, who has served as a BlackRock Board member since 2011, will not be standing for re-election at the Company’s Annual Meeting.
“Tony’s service was defined by his ability to leverage his experience in investment across regions to offer keen insights that improved the Board’s decision making and, ultimately, BlackRock itself. We thank him for his innumerable contributions throughout his time on the Board.”
Additionally, the independent directors of the Board have unanimously asked Murry S. Gerber to stand for re-election at BlackRock’s upcoming Annual Meeting and, if elected, continue in his role as Lead Independent Director for an additional year. Mr. Gerber has agreed to do so.
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 significant transactions and integrations, the independent directors have requested that Mr. Gerber stand for re-election and remain Lead Independent Director for one additional year.
BlackRock’s approach to board composition emphasizes the importance of deep industry expertise as well as unique perspectives from various sectors to support the firm’s future growth. Assuming all director nominees are elected, BlackRock’s Board will consist of 18 members, including 15 independent directors, with six new directors since 2020.
Gregory J. Fleming
Gregory Fleming has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockefeller Capital Management since 2018. Previously, Mr. Fleming was the President of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2010, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2009, and previously ran Merrill Lynch’s Global Investment Banking business. Mr. Fleming joined Merrill Lynch as an investment banker in 1992. He was previously a principal at Booz Allen Hamilton. Mr. Fleming also previously served as a director on BlackRock’s Board from 2006 to 2009 as a designee of Merrill Lynch in connection with the merger of BlackRock and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers in 2006. Mr. Fleming is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Economic Club of
Kathleen Murphy
Kathleen Murphy served as President of Personal Investing at Fidelity Investments from 2009 to 2021. From 2022 until her retirement, Ms. Murphy served as the Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Investments. She also held various roles with Voya Financial, Inc. (formerly ING) from 2000 to 2008, including Chief Executive Officer of ING
About BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate.
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