Mark Wiedman (Senior Managing Director, BlackRock) joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of fixed income and sustainability, how ESG-conscious companies are outperforming, the recent push for consolidated reporting, the decision-making behind BlackRock’s corporate engagement, and more. 

About Mark

Mark Wiedman, Senior Managing Director, is head of the Global Client Business, and a member of the Global Executive Committee. Mark is responsible for BlackRock’s commercial businesses worldwide. They include the North American client businesses; the APAC, EMEA, Latin America regional businesses; the global teams serving insurers, consultants, and official institutions; Financial Markets Advisory; and Marketing.

Mark also contributes to helping BlackRock’s clients tap investment opportunities from the transition to a low-carbon economy. He hosts a podcast and video interview series with industrial and energy CEOs, “The Real Leaders of Net Zero.” He leads the Women’s Accelerator, is the current GEC sponsor for SOMOS, the Latinx & Allies Network, and the former sponsor for the OUT & Allies Network.

Headshot of Bill Thomas KPMG

Podcast

Going Long Podcast: Bill Thomas, KPMG

30 November 2020 - Bill Thomas, Global Chairman and CEO of KPMG, joins the podcast to weigh in on how COVID-19 the change in workforce recruitment due to COVID-19.

Learn More

Podcast

Going Long Podcast: Leo Strine, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

16 November 2020 - Chief Justice Leo Strine joins the Going Long podcast to discuss his views on stakeholder capitalism, varying global stances on ESG, the changing role of activist investors, and methods to improve corporate governance.

Learn More

Podcast

Going Long Podcast: Adena Friedman, Nasdaq

2 November 2020 - Adena Friedman, President and CEO of Nasdaq, sits down with FCLTGlobal CEO Sarah Keohane Williamson to discuss the importance of cooperative capitalism.

Learn More