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Goldman Sachs' Waldron Edges Closer to Top Job

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 29 September 2026, 10:00 UTC 1 min read
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The board of Goldman Sachs has discussed a plan for Chief Operating Officer John Waldron to succeed David Solomon as CEO as early as next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. With the latest plan, Waldron could take over toward the end of 2027 or in 2028, the Journal said. Bloomberg Opinion's Paul Davies breaks down the situation and its significance.

The board of Goldman Sachs has discussed a plan for Chief Operating Officer John Waldron to succeed David Solomon as CEO as early as next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. With the latest plan, Waldron could take over toward the end of 2027 or in 2028, the Journal said. Bloomberg Opinion's Paul Davies breaks down the situation and its significance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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