As someone who has built my career at the intersection of finance and the net-zero transition, there has been no greater honor and challenge than leading sustainable investing at BlackRock. BlackRock has changed the way the financial sector thinks about sustainability. It was one of the first to recognize the potential for climate risk to reshape finance, and to help investors navigate and participate in that transformation. It has also been steadfast about the difficult realities of the transition and the need to retain a laser focus on fiduciary duty, even amidst intense public debates about whether asset managers are doing too little, or too much, to address climate change. I’m proud to be part of a team that has built the industry’s largest sustainable investing platform - over $500 billion and growing - and the analytical tools to advance BlackRock’s goal of helping more and more people experience financial well-being amidst a fast-changing global economy. After two years at BlackRock, the time has come for my next chapter. In April, I will join the Bezos Earth Fund to help lead its work on climate finance, industry, and diplomacy. The $10 billion philanthropic commitment made by Jeff Bezos to climate and nature is beginning to have a transformative impact, and I’m grateful to Andrew Steer and Charlotte Pera for the opportunity to join their small but mighty team. I look forward to harnessing my experience in finance, government, and the non-profit sector in this new challenge. Departing BlackRock is bittersweet. I will always be thankful to Larry Fink for his vision, to Philipp Hildebrand for his leadership, and to the dozens of colleagues whose intelligence, innovation, and skill is second to none in the financial services industry. I wish Jessica Tan and her team all the best as they continue to chart the course of BlackRock’s journey, and look forward to continued partnership in the future.
Congratulations on both an incredibly impactful two years at Blackrock and on this exciting new adventure with the amazing Bezos Earth Fund team. Having had the opportunity to work together with you on several occasions I know the energy, passion, vision, imagination, professionalism and skill you will bring to the team there.
We're thrilled to have you joining the team, Paul Bodnar. Welcome!
Paul Camp
1y
Paul Bodnar Good luck at the Bezos Earth Fund; once you are settled I’d like to explain how we are the worlds first certified sustainable shipping design and build company - eligible for ITMOs and with a MLDB that will give us 80% debt LTV on ships - we are looking for a strategic equity partner if you want to back the ‘Tesla of the seas” We are building a soft order book of $10 billions of ships.
Paul, it's been fantastic working with you and learning from you. Thank you for welcoming me to BlackRock Sustainable Investing. I look forward to crossing your path again. We will miss you. All the best for this new exciting role!
Mark Woodall
1y
another interesting chapter awaits! look forward to hearing about it when yo are next in Sydney.
viel glück und mehr durchsetzungskraft ; das zeitfenster wird kleiner..
Jessica Tan
1y
Thank you Paul Bodnar bringing so much to BlackRock. Bezos Earth Fund is lucky to have you, and I look forward to working together in your new role. Congratulations on such an amazing opportunity! Can’t wait to see what inspiring things you do there.
Congratulations Paul Bodnar! Very sorry to see you leave but I am sure you will have a thriving career in the next chapter of your career at Bezos. It’s been my privilege to have worked with you over the past couple years - I’ve learned a lot! All best, Xianji
Founder and Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice / Top Voices - Green Economy / Guest Lecturer, Sustainable Leadership
1yCongratulations Paul Bodnar!