Leading at the Intersection of Technology & Finance
A member of BlackRock's Global Executive Committee, directing the operational infrastructure that supports $10 trillion in managed assets across 30+ countries.
Head of Global Accounting & Product Services
As Head of GAAPS within BlackRock's Technology & Operations division, John M. Perlowski commands the operational backbone of the world's largest asset manager. His role encompasses the complete spectrum of fund operations — from inception to distribution, from accounting to compliance.
He simultaneously serves as President and Director of BlackRock's U.S. Retail Mutual Fund family, and as President and CEO of numerous BlackRock-advised funds and iShares ETFs — making him one of the most broadly mandated executives in global asset management.
Areas of Executive Oversight
Comprehensive leadership across every facet of fund operations and product governance.
Fund Accounting
Operational oversight for all commingled funds — both public and private — ensuring accurate NAV calculations, financial reporting, and regulatory filings.
Fund Board Management
Directing governance operations for fund boards, maintaining fiduciary standards, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across all BlackRock fund families.
Provider Strategy
Architecting and managing relationships with critical service providers — from custodians to administrators — ensuring operational resilience and cost efficiency.
Portfolio Compliance
Overseeing compliance infrastructure across thousands of investment vehicles, multiple jurisdictions, and evolving regulatory frameworks worldwide.
Transfer Agent Services
Managing shareholder services and distribution operations that serve millions of investors across BlackRock's retail and institutional fund platforms.
Latin America Operations
Supporting business operations, institutional accounting, and distribution infrastructure across BlackRock's growing Latin American footprint.
Operational Leader & Fund Executive
Head of GAAPS
As the operational leader, Perlowski oversees the infrastructure that processes trillions of dollars in daily transactions, maintains accurate records for thousands of funds, and ensures regulatory compliance across dozens of jurisdictions.
President & CEO of Funds
As the principal executive officer of numerous BlackRock funds, iShares ETFs, and investment trusts, Perlowski bears direct fiduciary responsibility for ensuring these vehicles operate in the best interests of their shareholders.
Global Executive Committee Presence
Influencing strategy at the highest levels of the world's largest asset manager.
"True operational leadership means building systems that are invisible when they work perfectly — and that is exactly the standard we hold ourselves to every single day."