Market Chatter: Goldman Board Discussed Plan to Replace David Solomon With John Waldron as CEO

05:10 AM EDT, 09/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Goldman Sachs' (GS) board has discussed a plan under which Chief Operating Officer and President John Waldron will become its new chief executive, replacing David Solomon, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Waldron could become CEO around the end of next year or in 2028, the unnamed sources told the publication. Solomon is likely to be executive chairman for around one to two years after he steps down as CEO, the WSJ reported, citing some of the people. Goldman's board could approve the planned changes in the coming months, according to the report. The company didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)