April 17, 2026
Court Golumbic to Become an Advisory Director 

 

After 21 years of distinguished service, Court Golumbic, global head of Financial Crime Compliance, will retire from the partnership and become an advisory director.

 

In his role, Court has advanced Global Compliance’s financial crime program during periods of significant change for the firm and our industry.  He has led the firm’s anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and government sanctions compliance programs, in addition to overseeing the Compliance Testing Group and being co-head of the Markets Surveillance team.  Prior to assuming his current role, Court led Compliance for the global Prime Brokerage and Clearing businesses and served as co-head of Compliance for Operations, Technology, Finance, Human Capital Management, and Services. 

 

During his tenure, Court has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting Goldman Sachs, our people, and our clients, including by ensuring the firm is consistently upholding the highest standards and implementing robust controls as we drive our businesses forward.  We are grateful for his leadership, and our teams will continue to benefit from his sound judgment and thoughtful perspectives in his new capacity as an advisory director.

 

Throughout his two decades at the firm, Court has also made significant contributions to our culture and our people.  He has dedicated significant time to developing and mentoring Goldman Sachs professionals around the world, and his involvement in Compliance initiatives focused on developing the next generation of talent reflects his genuine care and investment in our firm's future.

 

Court is a member of the Firmwide Conduct Committee, the Firmwide Financial Crime Compliance Committee, the Firmwide Compliance and Operational Risk Committee, and the Deputy Regulatory Oversight Committee.  He joined Goldman Sachs in 2005 as a managing director and was named partner in 2016.

 

Please join us in thanking Court for his dedication and many contributions to Goldman Sachs.  We wish him and his family the best for the years ahead.

April 16, 2026
Chris Keogh to Leave Goldman Sachs

 

After nearly 27 years of distinguished service, Chris Keogh, global head of the Institutional Client Business in the Client Solutions Group and head of the Chicago office and Midwest region for the firm, will leave the firm.
 
Throughout his tenure, Chris has been instrumental in strengthening our global client franchises through his presence in London, Tokyo, and Beijing and expanding our footprint in the US Midwest. Prior to assuming his current role, Chris was head of Wealth Management Services in Investment Banking. Before that, he was the Midwest region head for Private Wealth Management.
 
Chris joined Goldman Sachs in 1999, and was named managing director in 2004 and partner in 2010.
 
Please join us in thanking Chris for his significant contributions to the firm and our people, and in wishing him and his family the best in the years ahead. 

April 9, 2026
Francis Idehen to Leave Goldman Sachs

 

After more than four years of service, Francis Idehen, head of Americas Alternatives Cross-Asset Coverage in the Client Solutions Group, will leave the firm.

Francis has held several leadership roles at the firm, making an impact on our business and clients. Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, he was Americas head of Alternatives Multi-Strategy Solutions in the Client Solutions Group.

Francis first joined the firm in 1999, and rejoined Goldman Sachs as a partner in 2022.

Please join us in thanking Francis for his contributions to the firm, and in wishing him and his family the best in the years ahead. 

April 6, 2026
Archana Vemulapalli Joins Engineering as a Partner and Head of AI Product Management and Strategic Relations

 

I am pleased to announce that Archana Vemulapalli is joining Goldman Sachs in Engineering as a partner and global head of AI Product Management and Strategic Relations.  In this role, Archana will work closely with our teams in Engineering and in partnership with divisions across the firm to evolve our AI products and ensure we continue to deploy differentiated, innovative, and fit-for-purpose solutions aligned to the firm’s strategic priorities.  She will also lead our strategic engagement with frontier AI labs and AI application providers.  Archana is based in Dallas and reports to Daniel Marcu.

 

Archana brings more than two decades of engineering and leadership experience to her responsibilities at the firm, with a significant track record of launching and advancing large-scale transformation initiatives at several companies.  Most recently, she served as corporate vice president of Global Commercial Sales at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), where she drove the company’s AI portfolio by launching new products, strengthening strategic industry partnerships, and shaped AMD’s overall AI strategy.  Previously, Archana was global head of Product and Strategy for Data and AI at AWS, leading the development of new AI offerings.  Prior to that, she worked at IBM as general manager and chief technology officer for Global Technology Services.  In this capacity, she led a number of transformation initiatives, including with a focus on cloud services and operational efficiency.  Earlier in her career, Archana worked in the public sector as chief technology officer and cabinet member for the District of Columbia Government. 

 

Archana earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras in 2000, a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001, and an Executive Master in Leadership from Georgetown University in 2006.

 

Please join us in welcoming Archana to the firm and Engineering, and in wishing her success in her new role.

April 2, 2026
Hilary Lopez to Leave Goldman Sachs

 

After nearly five years of service, Hilary Lopez, a partner in the Client Solutions Group, with responsibility for the EMEA Third Party Wealth Business, will leave the firm.
 
Hilary played an important role in the integration of NN Investment Partners and expanding our strategic partnerships, including our collaboration with Danske Bank. She has also served as a director of the board for several Goldman Sachs Asset Management fund platforms in Luxembourg.
  
Hilary joined the firm in 2021 as a managing director and was named partner in 2024.
 
Please join us in thanking Hilary for her contributions to the firm, and in wishing her and her family the best in the years ahead. 

April 2, 2026
Bruce Bond and John Southard Join Goldman Sachs as Advisory Directors; Graham Day and Trevor Terrell Join Goldman Sachs as Partners  

 

I am pleased to announce that Bruce Bond, John Southard, Graham Day, and Trevor Terrell are joining Goldman Sachs, with Bruce and John joining as advisory directors and Graham and Trevor joining as partners in Asset & Wealth Management (AWM).  As we integrate Innovator Capital Management into the firm and welcome more than 70 Innovator colleagues in AWM, Graham and Trevor will continue to focus on managing key parts of the business.

About Bruce, John, Graham, and Trevor

Bruce co-founded and served as chief executive officer of Innovator Capital Management.

Previously, he co-founded PowerShares Capital Management in 2003, which was acquired by Invesco in 2006.

Bruce earned a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University.

John co-founded and served as president of Innovator Capital Management, overseeing research initiatives, portfolio management, and the trading operations of the company.

Previously, he co-founded PowerShares Capital Management, LLC and T2 Capital Management, LLC, a commercial real estate private equity company.

John earned a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and an MBA from DePaul University.  He is a CFA charter holder.

Graham joined Innovator Capital Management in 2017 and served as executive vice president and chief investment officer, responsible for product development, capital markets, and research efforts.

Previously, Graham was senior vice president and head of product and research at Elkhorn Investments. Prior to that, Graham served as a senior strategist at Invesco PowerShares.

Graham earned a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College. He is a CFA charter holder.

Trevor joined Innovator Capital Management in 2017 and served as senior vice president, head of distribution, responsible for distribution and marketing efforts across the institutional, national wirehouse, registered investment advisor and regional and independent broker-dealer channels.

Previously, he served as senior vice president and head of sales at Elkhorn Investments.  Prior to that, Trevor held several sales positions at Invesco PowerShares.

Trevor earned a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University.

Please join me in welcoming Bruce, John, Graham, and Trevor to Goldman Sachs and AWM.

March 20, 2026
Moritz Jobke and Patrick Armstrong to Become Co-Heads of Hybrid Capital in Private Credit 

 

We are pleased to announce that Moritz Jobke and Patrick Armstrong will become co-heads of Hybrid Capital in Private Credit.
 
Moritz is currently head of the Hybrid Capital team in Europe. Previously, he was co-head of European multi-strategy investing in the Merchant Banking Division. Moritz joined Goldman Sachs in 2007, and was named managing director in 2015 and partner in 2022.
 
Patrick is currently head of the Hybrid Capital team in the Americas. Previously, he was a member of the Opportunistic Credit team within the Merchant Banking Division. Patrick joined Goldman Sachs in 2010, and was named managing director in 2019 and partner in 2024.
 
Please join us in congratulating Moritz and Patrick on their new roles, and in wishing them continued success.

March 20, 2026
Beat Cabiallavetta to Leave Goldman Sachs 

 

After 21 years of distinguished service, Beat Cabiallavetta, head of the Hybrid Capital investing team in Private Credit within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will leave the firm.

Beat has held several leadership roles at the firm, making a significant impact on our business and clients. Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, he was head of the Multi-Strategy Investment business within the Merchant Banking Division.

Beat has been a mentor and friend to many of our people over the years.

Beat joined the firm in 2005, and was named managing director in 2013 and partner in 2018.

Please join us in thanking Beat for his contributions to the firm, and in wishing him and his family the best in the years ahead. 

March 19, 2026
Sara Naison-Tarajano to Become Head of Goldman Sachs Ayco 

 

We are pleased to announce that Sara Naison-Tarajano, global head of Private Wealth Management (PWM) Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs Apex, and the Goldman Partner Office (GPO), will become head of Goldman Sachs Ayco. She will continue to serve as global head of the GPO.
 
Having experienced considerable growth over the years, Goldman Sachs Ayco remains well-positioned for further expansion. We are confident that Sara’s leadership will drive our strategic initiatives forward and further solidify our position as a leading provider of company-sponsored financial planning and wealth management services.     
 
Prior to assuming her current responsibilities, Sara structured cross-product derivatives for institutional clients of the Emerging Markets desk in the Securities Division. Earlier in her career, Sara was a member of the Single Stock Risk Management team in Equity Derivatives.
 
Sara is a member of the Partnership Committee and the Firmwide Suitability Committee, and serves as co-head of the Americas Women’s Network. She joined Goldman Sachs as an analyst in the Investment Banking Division in 1999, and was named managing director in 2012 and partner in 2020.
 
Please join us in congratulating Sara on her new role and wishing her continued success.

March 19, 2026
David Fox to Retire

 

After more than 26 years of distinguished service, David Fox, head of Goldman Sachs Ayco, will retire at the end of the year.
 
David has held several leadership roles throughout his career at the firm and has played an important role in the growth of our business and in advancing our strategic priorities. Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, David served as head of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, region head for Private Wealth Management (PWM) in the Southwest, and region head for PWM in the Southeast. He began his career as a Private Wealth Advisor in our Philadelphia office.  
 
David has also made significant contributions to our culture, serving as a mentor to many of our people and playing an active role in our recruiting and new advisor development efforts. We have benefitted greatly from his leadership and dedication to the firm.
 
David joined the firm in 1999, and was named managing director in 2007 and partner in 2016.
 
Please join us in thanking David for his many contributions to the firm, our clients, and our people, and in wishing him and his family the best in the years ahead.