Michael Dennis

Michael Dennis, Managing Director, is Head of Private Markets Strategy & Capital Markets in Asia-Pacific. Mr. Dennis is responsible for leading BlackRock across alternative investments and leading BlackRock Capital Markets (BCM) in the region. Mr. Dennis is a member of the Global Operating Committee, APAC Executive Committee, APAC Operating Committee and the Equity Private Markets Executive Committee.

Mr. Dennis is responsible for BlackRock’s alternative investments in the region including Private Equity, Infrastructure, Private Credit and Real Estate. He is responsible for setting strategy in the region and partnering with clients to drive a holistic view of alternatives.

BlackRock Capital Markets (BCM) operates across the entirety of the firm’s investment platform to provide our investors the ability to access primary issuance markets, source across the capital structure and unlock greater alpha opportunities for the benefit of our clients. Covering the full spectrum of public and private markets, BCM offers a centralized function for sourcing, financing, co-investment and corporate coverage activities.

Having been part of the team launching Capital Markets in EMEA and Asia-Pacific, Mr. Dennis works to build deep relationships with leading clients, corporates, investments banks and financial sponsors in the APAC region. Previously Mr. Dennis, worked in BlackRock's London office as part of Capital Markets, up until May 2013 when he moved to Hong Kong.

Prior to joining BlackRock in 2012, Mr. Dennis was a long/short equity portfolio manager at Marshall Wace LLP in London. Mr. Dennis earned a BA degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Birmingham.