Antonio DeSpirito

Antonio DeSpirito served in various executive positions at BlackRock, Inc. beginning in August 2014, including as Managing Director, Lead Portfolio Manager from August 2014 to December 2025, Chief Investment Officer for United States Fundamental Equities from May 2016 to April 2023, Head of the Income and Value Franchise from March 2017 to December 2025, and Global Chief Investment Officer of Fundamental Equities from April 2023 to December 2025.

Prior to his time at BlackRock, Mr. DeSpirito held various roles at Pzena Investment Management, including as Managing Principal, Senior Vice President, and Portfolio Manager, from 1996 to 2014. He also previously served as an attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP. Mr. DeSpirito serves as a director of the Adirondack North Country Association. He has been a visiting lecturer at Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business since 2022.