Sue Wagner

Cofounder, Blackrock

Search every verified Sue Wagner interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Susan Wagner, co-founder and Director of BlackRock, discussed her career and the firm's origins in a 2015 Distinguished Alumni Awards spotlight. She noted that the company's success partly stemmed from its founders not coming from asset management, which allowed them to focus on risk management and a client-centric approach. Wagner also reflected on leadership evolution, emphasizing the importance of adapting from building subject matter expertise to influencing others, and highlighted the value of diversity in high-performance teams, including learning to do business across cultures. Wagner, who retired from her role as Vice Chairman in 2012 after nearly 25 years at BlackRock, also spoke about her transition to the board, with BlackRock's chairman expressing a desire to retain her expertise. She acknowledged being only the second woman recognized by the award in its nearly 45-year history, expressing hope for more women to follow in the future.