Goldman board discussed making John Waldron CEO, succeeding David Solomon

A report published on September 28, 2026 said Goldman's board has discussed replacing CEO David Solomon with President and COO John Waldron. Under the plan under discussion, Solomon would become executive chairman for one to two years after stepping down, and the handover could come around the end of 2027 or in 2028. Goldman declined to comment on the report and said there is no definitive timeline, and the proposal would need board approval.

• Proposal: Waldron succeeds Solomon as CEO; Solomon stays on as executive chairman for one to two years
• Reported timing: around the end of 2027 or in 2028
• Goldman says there is no definitive succession timeline; board approval would be required