The next Goldman Sachs CEO
John Waldron – Goldman Sachs' current COO and favorite to succeed David Solomon as CEO – could take the chair as early as the end of next year or early 2028, the Wall Street Journal said. In recent meetings, Goldman’s board has discussed accelerating Waldron’s promotion to ensure the … The post The next CEO of Goldman Sachs appeared first on Brazil Journal .
John Waldron, the current COO of Goldman Sachs, is likely to succeed David Solomon as CEO by the end of 2025 or early 2026. The Wall Street Journal reports that the board has discussed accelerating Waldron's promotion to ensure his stay, as he had previously considered leaving for private equity firms. Waldron was convinced to stay with a $80 million retention bonus and a seat on the board.
If the plan goes ahead, Solomon will become chair for one or two years before leaving the company, allowing him to assist Waldron in his new role.
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