Richard Gardner

Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Europe & Africa Institutional Client Business

London, England, United Kingdom

About

At BlackRock, serving as COO for the Institutional Client Business, contributions focus on advancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. By leveraging deep expertise in expense management and change execution, the role emphasizes delivering impactful solutions that align with the organization's mission and evolving market needs. With over five years of experience in senior leadership, responsibilities have included designing and delivering target operating models, driving digital enablement initiatives, and implementing regulatory frameworks. By fostering collaboration and maintaining a client-centric approach, the goal remains to empower high-performing teams and support BlackRock's position as a global leader in asset management.

Experience

  • BlackRock (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • COO - Institutional Client Business
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Board of Directors - BlackRock Luxembourg S.A.
      2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    • EMEA Client Business Core COO
      Dec 2019 - Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Head of UK Distribution Technology at UBS
    Oct 2010 - Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • IT Infrastructure Project Manager at London Stock Exchange
    Oct 2007 - Oct 2010 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Infrastructure Project Manager

  • Project and Service Manager at Accenture
    Jan 2005 - Oct 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Operations Team Manager at Pershing (Bank of New York)
    Dec 2003 - Jan 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos