June 16, 2026
Leadership Transition for Legal, Global Compliance, Conflicts Resolution Group, and Office of Regulatory Relations 

We are pleased to announce that effective July 1, Michael Bosworth will be appointed acting general counsel to the firm.  Michael currently serves as deputy general counsel in the Legal Division, where he oversees several global functions, including Litigation, Employment Law, and Corporate Governance.  Michael also serves as counsel to the Firmwide Client Franchise Committee.

Michael joined the firm in 2022 as a partner, and he brought an extraordinary wealth of legal experience to the firm.  Michael was a litigation partner at Latham & Watkins LLP and served as deputy White House counsel and special counsel to the director of the FBI.  He was a federal prosecutor for many years and served as a co-chief of the Complex Frauds Unit in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.  Earlier in his career, Michael clerked for two federal judges and Justice Stephen Breyer on the United States Supreme Court.

As acting general counsel, Michael will assume management responsibility for the Legal Division.  In this capacity, Michael will work closely with our leadership team on our strategic and operational priorities and will provide management oversight for the Conflicts Resolution Group.

Kathryn Ruemmler, who announced that she would step down as chief legal officer and general counsel earlier this year, has agreed to continue in an advisory role as senior counselor until such time as a new chief legal officer is appointed.  Kathy will continue to be involved in certain ongoing legal matters and to support the firm and the Executive Office during this time of transition.

In addition, on an interim basis, Denis Coleman will provide management oversight of Compliance, and Ericka Leslie will provide management oversight of the Office of Regulatory Relations.

Please join us in thanking Kathy for her years of service as chief legal officer and general counsel, and in congratulating Michael on his role as acting general counsel.

June 4, 2026
In Memory of Sir Alex Younger 

It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of our dear colleague Sir Alex Younger yesterday.  
 
Sir Alex served as an international advisor to the firm, and was previously chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service, MI6.  He joined Goldman Sachs in 2021 to advise on strategic matters and help our clients worldwide better understand the environment in which they operate. 
 
Over the last five years, Sir Alex made significant contributions to the firm and our franchise, acting as a trusted advisor to our leaders, businesses, and teams around the world.  His background gave him unique and invaluable insight on geopolitics, the disruptive effects of emerging technologies, cyber and digital resilience, crisis management, and the challenges of leading and transforming a complex and risk-bearing global organization, among many other topics.  Sir Alex was not only an outstanding leader and brilliant thinker, but also a wonderful and kind colleague.  His guidance and counsel will be greatly missed – our people, clients, and countless others who had the pleasure of interacting with him deeply appreciated learning from him. 
 
Prior to retiring from the British government in 2020, Sir Alex served as chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service for six years – the longest-serving MI6 chief in 50 years – and worked as a foreign intelligence professional for 30 years.  Sir Alex was knighted in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honors list for his service to national security.
 
Sir Alex leaves a remarkable legacy of public service, and was deeply committed to his country.  In parallel, his wisdom, leadership, and significant contributions at Goldman Sachs will have a lasting impact on our people, our culture, and our clients.  
 
Please join us in extending our deepest condolences to Sir Alex’s wife, Sarah, and their entire family.

June 4, 2026
Ken Castelino and Balaji Sivasubramanian Named Co-Heads of Goldman Sachs Services India 

We are pleased to announce that Ken Castelino and Balaji Sivasubramanian will become co-heads of Goldman Sachs Services India, in addition to their current responsibilities.  Ken and Balaji will continue to report to Dmitri Potishko and to Marco Argenti and Bill Johnson, respectively, in their divisional roles.
 
Our teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad are critical to our global operations.  As co-heads, Ken and Balaji will oversee all of our activities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, partnering with both global and local leaders – including the Bengaluru and Hyderabad Executive Council – to advance our priorities.  They will continue to work closely with Gunjan over the coming months to effect a smooth transition. 
 
Ken is head of Global Banking & Markets – Public in India and co-head of Global Equities Electronic Trading Strats and Engineering.  Previously, he was head of Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) Systematic Market Making and global head of FICC Desk Strats.
 
Ken joined Goldman Sachs as an associate in 2006, and was named managing director in 2011 and partner in 2016.
 
Balaji is head of Engineering in India and global head of Enterprise Partnerships Engineering within Platform Solutions.  Previously, he was co-head of Core Engineering for India and was instrumental in the development of Data Lake Platform.  Earlier in his career, Balaji spent 14 years in Equities Trading Technology.
 
Balaji joined Goldman Sachs as an analyst in 2000, and was named technology fellow in 2012, managing director in 2015, and partner in 2022.
 
Please join us in congratulating Ken and Bala on their expanded responsibilities.

June 4, 2026
Gunjan Samtani to Retire  

After 16 years of dedicated service at Goldman Sachs, Gunjan Samtani, co-chairman of Goldman Sachs in India and country head of Goldman Sachs Services India, will retire from the partnership at the end of the year.  Gunjan will continue to serve as co-chairman until that time.
 
Gunjan has played a critical role in developing and scaling our teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad to operate at the heart of our global activities.  Under his leadership, we have further strengthened our presence in Bengaluru, where we opened our 150 Outer Ring Road campus seven years ago, and expanded the firm’s footprint to Hyderabad – where we recently marked five years since opening our Opel office.  We are grateful to Gunjan for his relentless focus on enhancing our capabilities locally and contributing to the firm’s execution priorities, while cultivating top talent and leading our teams through periods of significant change – including the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Gunjan has also been an important leader in our Engineering organization, encouraging our teams to pursue innovative solutions and playing a key role in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration in India and across our global locations. 
 
Previously, Gunjan served in a variety of leadership roles within the firm, including as chief operating officer of Engineering, global co-head of Risk Engineering, and co-chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs Services in India.
 
Gunjan serves as chair of the India Regional Risk Committee and the Executive Council for Bengaluru and Hyderabad.  He joined Goldman Sachs as a vice president in 2010, and was named managing director in 2012 and partner in 2020.
 
Throughout his career, Gunjan has been deeply committed to the firm’s culture, spending time mentoring our people across divisions and offices.  In particular, he has consistently emphasized the importance of acting as an owner – from delivering with excellence to managing risk with great care and discipline.  Outside the firm, Gunjan has also engaged actively in the local community, including through initiatives focused on promoting opportunities for promising students, as well as ongoing contributions to our 10,000 Women program in India.  
 
Please join us in thanking Gunjan for his many contributions to the firm and our people, and in wishing him and his family the best in the years ahead. 

May 28, 2026
Risa Lederhandler to Leave Goldman Sachs 

After 22 years of distinguished service, Risa Lederhandler, a partner in Global Banking & Markets (GBM) Operations, will leave the firm.
 
Risa has been responsible for operational services across GBM. In addition, she has provided oversight for GBM Operations Transformation. In each of her roles, Risa has been dedicated to providing differentiated service and an integrated experience to our clients, consistently promoting front-to-back alignment and supporting operational excellence. She helped transform the Equities middle office, and spent time throughout her career in both Operations and Engineering teams aligned to our businesses, working at the intersection of process and technological automation.  
 
Risa joined Goldman Sachs in 2004 as an associate, and was named managing director in 2013 and partner in 2022.
 
In addition to her many contributions to our divisional priorities, Risa has made a significant impact on our culture and our people during her tenure. In particular, she has helped train and develop countless colleagues around the world, who have benefited from her perspectives and insights.
 
Please join us in thanking Risa for her many contributions to the firm, our clients, and our people, and in wishing her and her family the best in the years ahead.

May 26, 2026
Russell Horwitz to Retire From Goldman Sachs 

Russell Horwitz, chief of staff of the firm and a member of the Management Committee, will retire from the partnership, effective at the end of June.  We are pleased that Russell will become an advisory director at that time, and look forward to his continued engagement with the firm and our people in this capacity.   
 
During his 19 years of service at Goldman Sachs, Russell has held several senior leadership roles.  His many contributions, working with leaders across all of our divisions during periods of significant change for both our firm and the industry, will have a lasting impact.  We have benefitted greatly from his incisive perspectives and thoughtful counsel on a wide range of consequential issues for Goldman Sachs, our clients, and our people around the world.  
 
Over the last three years since rejoining Goldman Sachs, Russell has overseen the operations of the Executive Office, including corporate communications, government and regulatory affairs, and corporate engagement.  He also worked closely with the teams responsible for investor relations and marketing.  Always operating with a strong emphasis on the importance of remaining anchored in the firm’s long-term objectives, Russell has played a critical role in helping each of these groups advance their mission – from fiercely protecting Goldman Sachs’ reputation and making meaningful investments in our people’s experience, to actively engaging on the regulatory and policy agenda in different jurisdictions.
  
Throughout his career, Russell has been deeply committed to supporting our people and advancing Goldman Sachs’ culture, wholeheartedly embracing what makes Goldman Sachs such an extraordinary organization and encouraging everyone around him to lean into the ways of working and values that truly differentiate the firm.  He has sponsored several initiatives designed to help colleagues gain a deeper understanding – and broader perspective – of the firm, with a particular emphasis on cross-divisional dialogue and collaboration. 
 
Russell first joined Goldman Sachs in 2004, and was named managing director in 2008 and partner in 2012.  He rejoined the firm in 2023.  
 
Please join us in thanking Russell for his many contributions to Goldman Sachs, and in wishing him and his family the very best for the future. 

May 18, 2026
Matthew Verrochi to Become an Advisory Director 

After more than 22 years of distinguished service, Matthew Verrochi, head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Americas Sales, will retire from the partnership later this year and become an advisory director. We look forward to benefitting from his deep expertise and experience in this new capacity.
 
In addition to his role as head of FICC Americas Sales, Matt has served as regional head of the FICC and Equities businesses in San Francisco, as well as a senior relationship manager on the Strategic Client Coverage team. In these roles, Matt has focused on advancing our FICC franchise to meet our Americas clients’ increasingly complex needs across assets, while helping expand and deepen our Markets franchise on the West Coast. Previously, Matt was head of Cross Asset Sales, and prior to that, he managed the Structured Mortgage Sales team. 
 
Matt joined Goldman Sachs as an analyst on the Interest Rate Products/Mortgage Sales desk in 2004. He was named managing director in 2010 and partner in 2014.
 
Throughout his more than two decades at the firm, Matt has also made significant contributions to our culture and our people, including by dedicating time toward mentoring the next generation of talent.
 
Please join us in thanking Matt for his many contributions to the firm and our clients.