Goldman Hikes Pay for Senior Executives and Departing Top Lawyer

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-26T04:00:03+00:00

Goldman Sachs increased top executives' pay, notably President John Waldron's, whose compensation rose 18% to $45 million for 2025, reflecting strong stock performance and his potential future CEO status.

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2026-03-26 04:00:03

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has increased the compensation for its top executives, including its Chief Financial Officer and its departing General Counsel, following a strong year for its stock performance. President John Waldron’s compensation package for 2025 was raised by 18% to $45 million, as detailed in a recent proxy filing. This significant pay increase for Waldron positions him above most Wall Street bank CEOs and reflects his status as a potential future CEO of the company.

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