Managing Director, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, BlackRock

Martin Parkes is a member of BlackRock's Global Government Affairs and Public Policy team based in London. He engages with policy makers and BlackRock’s clients on policy and regulation relating to investor protection and distribution, retirement and fund structures in Europe. Mr Parkes’ service with the firm dates back to 2004.

Prior to moving to this role, he was a director in BlackRock's legal team responsible for BlackRock's European-managed investment funds. He is a member of ESMA's Investor Protection and Intermediaries Standing Committee's Consultative Working Group. He is also a committee member of BlackRock’s LGBT OUT network.