Goldman Succession Test Puts Waldronâs Leadership Skills Under the Microscope
Goldman Sachs is weighing a succession plan that could elevate President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron to the top job, but the bankâs board faces a familiar challenge: how to manage internal expectations while preserving continuity at the top. The discussion underscores both the strength of Goldmanâs bench and the difficulty of replacing David Solomon without unsettling powerful deputies or the firmâs broader leadership structure.
