David Solomon — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chairman of Goldman Sachs since January 2019 and Chief Executive Officer since October 2018.
Was President and Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs from January 2017 to September 2018.
Led Goldman Sachs' investment banking division as joint head from July 2006 to December 2016.
Works as a DJ at Payback Records since 2018, performing electronic dance music under the name DJ D-Sol.
Joined Goldman Sachs in 1999 as a partner in their leveraged finance team.
Previously worked at Bear Stearns, where he led the junk bonds division.
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government from Hamilton College.

Biography

David Michael Solomon, also known as DJ D-Sol, is an American investment banker and DJ. He has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Goldman Sachs since October 2018 and as Chairman since January 2019. In addition to his corporate leadership, Solomon recreationally creates and performs electronic dance music (EDM) at nightclubs and music festivals.

Solomon's career at Goldman Sachs began in 1999 when he joined as a partner in their leveraged finance team.