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Yang Lin

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Hong Kong COO at BlackRock
📍 Hong Kong SAR

Yang Lin serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Hong Kong at BlackRock. With a career built entirely within the firm, they possess deep expertise in APAC operations, talent practices, and strategic leadership. Yang holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College.

Yang has a keen interest in personal development and cultural exploration. They authored a publication titled "The Gap Year, " which delves into the sabbatical traditions of Danish university students, reflecting an appreciation for non-traditional career paths and self-discovery.

Unique fact: Yangs career features a remarkable trajectory, having advanced from an HR Intern to Hong Kong COO all within BlackRock.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Hong Kong COO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hong Kong SAR
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Priorities

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APAC Market Insights
Regularly shares BlackRock Investment Institute's analysis on Asian economies, including trends in Japan, India, and regional investment opportunities.
GenAI in Finance
Shows interest in the transformative power of Generative AI on financial services, particularly from a Chief Operating Officer's perspective.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Hong Kong COO
BlackRock
2-2024 - 11-2025
Chief of Staff to the Head of Asia Pacific
BlackRock
11-2021 - 2-2024
APAC Talent Practices
BlackRock
8-2015 - 12-2017
HR Analyst
BlackRock
12-2014 - 7-2015
HR Business Partner Intern
BlackRock
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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Baruch College
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science
Macaulay Honors at CUNY Baruch College
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