The 2018 Keynote Speaker for the Economic Forum is Tony Marek, Global Head of Product Strategy – Multi-Asset Strategies with BlackRock.

SPEAKER BIO 

Tony Marek, CFA, CPA, Managing Director,  is the Global Head of Product Strategy for BlackRock Multi-Asset Strategies (MAS) - Income, which is responsible for developing, assembling and managing investment solutions involving multiple strategies and asset classes. As a portfolio strategist, he represents the views of the investment team and account manager.

Mr. Marek's service with the firm dates back to 2009. Prior to assuming his current role, he was a member of the Private Client team at BlackRock, supporting independent Financial Advisors across the state of Florida. Mr. Marek has also worked in equity research at American Century Investments. Prior to joining the investment management industry, he was a Senior Tax Advisor with Deloitte in Kansas City, Missouri where his client base consisted of Ultra High Net Worth individuals, corporations and partnerships.

Mr. Marek holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master's degree in accountancy from Truman State University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Public Accountant.