John Waldron

Goldman Succession Test Puts Waldron’s 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 bank’s board faces a familiar challenge: how to manage internal expectations while preserving continuity at the top. The discussion underscores both the strength of Goldman’s bench and the difficulty of replacing David Solomon without unsettling powerful deputies or the firm’s broader leadership structure.