Facing Washington Scrutiny, BlackRock Seeks Out Big Names for Policy and Comms Role

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The exit of BlackRock’s external affairs chief Dalia Blass after less than two years on the job may have been a surprise to some, but the firm seems to have been preparing for a transition. According to numerous sources, it has already sought out and spoken with several people for what would be a similar job but with a broader remit: Neal Wolin of Bruns…