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Goldman Sachs Drops Diversity Criteria for Board Candidates

2/17/2026

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David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, announced that the firm will eliminate diversity criteria from its board candidate selection process.
Previously, Goldman Sachs had dropped its commitment to support board diversity for clients going public.
The change means that race, gender identity, and sexual orientation will no longer be considered when identifying potential board candidates.
The shift represents a significant change in the company's approach to diversity.

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David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, announced that the firm will eliminate diversity criteria from its board candidate selection process.
Previously, Goldman Sachs had dropped its commitment to support board diversity for clients going public.
The change means that race, gender identity, and sexual orientation will no longer be considered when identifying potential board candidates.
The shift represents a significant change in the company's approach to diversity.