Goldman gives Waldron a board seat

Goldman gives Waldron a board seat

It’s atypical but not unprecedented for an executive other than the CEO to serve on the board. The move also may cement John Waldron, the bank’s president, as a possible successor to David Solomon.

Goldman Sachs exec John Waldron gets board seat — a move likely making him bank’s next CEO

Goldman Sachs added its president and chief operating officer John Waldron to its board of directors a month after he was given a retention bonus, cementing his position as a potential successor to CEO David Solomon.