David Solomon
Coverage of David Solomon in the Nexus archive.
- Boffins peg narcissistic leadership as the real driver behind 'return to office' demands
A study by Professor Adam Grant and colleagues suggests narcissistic leaders resist remote work to maintain authority and status, framing 'return to office' demands as a power play rather than a productivity measure. The research, involving Fortune 500 leaders, claims remote work opposition stems from a desire for reverence and control, not collaboration or culture.
- Inside David Solomon's letter to Goldman interns: SpaceX, more M&A, and how to thrive in a 'innovation supercycle'
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon addressed interns in his annual letter, highlighting the bank's role in SpaceX's $75 billion IPO and the current 'innovation supercycle' driven by M&A and technological advancements. The 2026 intern class includes 2,500 participants with an under-1% acceptance rate, as the firm emphasizes adapting to rapid industry changes.
- Top Goldman executive opposed David Solomon’s backing of Kathy Ruemmler
Russell Horwitz opposed David Solomon's backing of Kathy Ruemmler and is leaving the bank. The issue was considered taboo among executives.
- Kathy Ruemmler to remain at Goldman Sachs as adviser after resigning over Epstein ties
Kathryn Ruemmler, the bank’s outgoing chief legal officer, will remain as an adviser after CEO David Solomon asked her to stay, FT reports. The decision follows her resignation linked to ties to Epstein.
- Exclusive: Goldman Sachs intern acceptance rate falls below 1% for third straight year
Goldman Sachs' intern acceptance rate remains below 1% for the third consecutive year, with 2,500 interns selected from over 500 universities. CEO David Solomon noted AI may reduce hiring in the coming years, but the firm plans to maintain entry-level hiring at around 2,500 annually. The 2026 class includes diverse candidates like athletes, musicians, and nonprofit founders, reflecting a shift from traditional hiring pipelines.
- Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Running a Bank in the Age of AI
David Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., stated during an Economic Club of New York event that the equity market boom is driven by profit appetite outweighing concerns about economic disruption and inflation risks.
- Goldman’s David Solomon sees ‘more greed than fear’ on Wall Street
Goldman Sachs' David Solomon's comments indicating more greed than fear on Wall Street highlight a bullish outlook that contributed to the S&P 500 reaching record highs on half of the trading days last month.
- Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says markets are in 'greed' mode as AI companies seek billions
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated that markets are operating in 'greed' mode as AI companies aim to raise substantial funds. Investors are anticipating one of the most active equity issuance periods in recent years.
- Why Wall Street is buzzing again about David Solomon’s DJ side gig
Goldman Sachs' CEO David Solomon has not produced music in his DJ side gig for about three years, prompting renewed interest from Wall Street.
- ‘No nonsense’ Wall Street titans playing nice with Mamdani are part of the problem
Jamie Dimon and David Solomon, two powerful Wall Street bankers known for their tough personas, are being described as 'playing nice' with Mamdani, which the article suggests is part of a larger problem.
- Mamdani's Wall Street courtship sparks criticism of anti-billionaire agenda
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with Wall Street leaders including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, despite his previous anti-billionaire rhetoric and pro-taxation agenda. Critics argue this represents a contradiction in his economic policy, as the city's progressive priorities depend on successful businesses and strong tax revenue. Business leaders and economists warn that aggressive tax-the-rich strategies could discourage investment and worsen the city's economic challenges.
- Mamdani's Wall Street courtship sparks criticism of anti-billionaire agenda
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is meeting with Wall Street leaders including Jamie Dimon and David Solomon after months of criticizing wealthy individuals and pushing higher taxes on corporations. Critics argue this represents a contradiction in his anti-billionaire agenda, with experts warning that aggressive tax policies could discourage investment and harm the city's economy.
- Goldman Sachs chief ‘hyper-aware’ of risks from Anthropic’s Mythos AI
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expressed heightened awareness of Anthropic's Mythos AI risks and is collaborating with the firm to enhance cybersecurity measures. The bank is actively monitoring AI advancements to safeguard against potential threats.