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John Waldron

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President and Chief Operating Officer at Goldman Sachs
📍 New York, New York, United States

As President and COO of Goldman Sachs, John Waldron directs the firms global operations, strategy, and risk management. A veteran of the firm since 2000, he advises top CEOs and governments on M&A and navigating market shocks. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Middlebury College.

Outside of finance, John is committed to philanthropy and the arts. He serves on the boards of the Cleveland Clinic and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and is a trustee for his alma mater, Middlebury College. He is described as a family-oriented person with six children.

An English major who graduated Phi Beta Kappa, he originally planned to become a writer before pursuing a career in finance.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
President and Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Sustainable Finance
He frequently speaks about decarbonization and the energy transition and has highlighted the launch of a Green Finance Working Group.
Global Economic Policy
As Chair of the Atlantic Council's International Advisory Board, he focuses on international alliances, global growth, and navigating complex geopolitical issues.
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Career

Work history

10-2018
President and Chief Operating Officer
Goldman Sachs
1-2015 - 9-2018
Co-Head of Investment Banking Division
Goldman Sachs
9-2009 - 12-2014
Global Head of Investment Banking Services/Client Coverage for IBD
Goldman Sachs
4-2007 - 8-2009
Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors Group
Goldman Sachs
8-2005 - 3-2007
Co-Head of Leveraged Finance
Goldman Sachs
In the press

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Goldman Sachs President John Waldron – Full Interview on CNBC (Money Movers). Featured in CNBC
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Goldman Sachs COO John Waldron – Full Interview on CNBC. Featured in CNBC
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Education
1992
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Middlebury College
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