Goldman Sachs board reportedly discusses CEO succession
Goldman Sachs’ board has reportedly discussed replacing Chief Executive Officer David Solomon with company president John Waldron as early as next year, according to CNBC. The report identifies Solomon as 64 and Waldron as 57, but does not describe a final decision or provide further details about the succession process.
Goldman Sachs’ board has reportedly discussed replacing Chief Executive Officer David Solomon with company president John Waldron as early as next year, CNBC reported.
The report identifies Solomon as 64 and Waldron as 57. It does not state that the board has approved a change or that Waldron has been selected to succeed Solomon.
The supplied report does not provide additional details about the discussions, the timing of any possible transition, or the positions of Solomon, Waldron, or Goldman Sachs on the matter.
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