Sir Robert Fairbairn is Vice Chairman and a member of BlackRock’s Global Executive Committee (GEC). He is responsible for key strategic relationships and initiatives with some of BlackRock’s largest, global clients.
Since joining the firm in 1993, Sir Robert has led many of BlackRock’s most important business divisions and served on the GEC since inception. His prior roles included Head of the Strategic Partner Program, Head of the Strategic Product Management Group, Global Head of Wealth Management and iShares, Head of the Global Client Group and Head of BlackRock’s International Business. Sir Robert also played a leading role in BlackRock’s mergers with Merrill Lynch investment Managers and Barclays Global Investors.
Sir Robert serves as a Director on the boards of BlackRock’s U.S mutual fund complexes and as Chair of BlackRock's UK Investment Trust business. While he continues to play a key role in talent development for the firm, he previously served as Co-Chair of the Human Capital Committee, the Talent Sub Committee of the GEC and the Managing Director Promotion Committee. He oversees the BlackRock Alumni Program, which launched in 2022.
Sir Robert is Vice Chair of the Campaign Board of Durham University.
He sits on the British American Business Advisory Board as well as the American Associates of the National Theatre Board. Sir Robert earned BA degrees in history, economics, and Russian studies from Durham University in 1987.
What is Robert W. Fairbairn's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Robert W. Fairbairn is at least $474.32 thousand as of February 27th, 2026. Mr. Fairbairn owns 49,025 shares of BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund stock worth more than $474,317 as of March 27th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Fairbairn may own. Learn More about Robert W. Fairbairn's net worth.
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Has Robert W. Fairbairn been buying or selling shares of BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund?
During the last quarter, Robert W. Fairbairn has bought $497,603.75 of BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund stock. Most recently, on Friday, February 27th, Robert W. Fairbairn bought 49,025 shares of BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $10.15 per share, with a total value of $497,603.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 49,025 shares of the company's stock, valued at $497,603.75. Learn More on Robert W. Fairbairn's trading history.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund?
In the last year, BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 49,025 shares worth more than $497,603.75. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 27th when Director Robert W Fairbairn bought 49,025 shares worth more than $497,603.75. Insiders at BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund own 1.0% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund. Information on this page was last updated on 2/27/2026.
