Goldman Sachs (GS.US) is rumored to promote Chief Operating Officer John Waldron as CEO as early as next year

The Zhitong Finance App learned that according to reports, the board of directors of Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs) has discussed a plan for John Waldron, the 57-year-old president and operating director, to succeed David Solomon (David Solomon) as CEO as early as next year.

The report quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that the relevant changes may occur at the end of 2027 or 2028. According to reports, according to the plan, after stepping down as CEO, Su Dewei, 64, is likely to serve as executive chairman for one to two years to ensure a smooth transition. The plan is still subject to board approval, approval, or implementation in the coming months, but the schedule may change.

The report mentioned that a Goldman Sachs spokesperson responded that the board of directors regularly discusses succession matters, but the company does not have a clear succession schedule, and the statement about the timing is pure speculation.

The report quoted people familiar with the matter as revealing that Goldman Sachs senior management originally expected Su Dewei to complete 10 years as CEO and stay in office until 2028. If the plan is implemented, the handover time may be earlier than expected. Su Dewei succeeded Lloyd Blankfein as CEO on October 1, 2018.

Waldron has been Goldman Sachs President and Chief Operating Officer since 2018, and has always been regarded as the number one successor.