David Solomon

Extracted Attributes

• DJ Alias

  DJ D-Sol

• Education

  Hamilton College (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1984)

• Full Name

  David Michael Solomon

• Birth Date

  1962-01-17

• Birth Place

  Hartsdale, New York, United States

• Birth Date Discrepancy

  Wikipedia and official biographies state January 17, 1962, while Wikidata lists January 31, 1962.

Timeline

• David Solomon is born in Hartsdale, New York. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1962-01-17

• Graduates from Hamilton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. (Source: Web Search (Goldman Sachs History))

  1984-06-01

• Marries Mary Solomon. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1989-01-01

• Joins Goldman Sachs as a partner from Bear Stearns. (Source: Web Search (Goldman Sachs History))

  1999-09-01

• Appointed Co-Head of the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2006-07-01

• Becomes President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2017-01-01

• Divorces Mary Solomon. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2018-01-01

• Releases a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song 'Don't Stop' under his DJ alias, DJ D-Sol. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2018-06-01

• Formally succeeds Lloyd Blankfein as Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2018-10-01

• Begins performing as a DJ for Payback Records, donating all profits to addiction charities. (Source: Web Search (LinkedIn))

  2018-12-01

• Assumes the role of Chairman of Goldman Sachs. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2019-01-01

• Appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hamilton College. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-07-01

David M. Solomon

David Michael Solomon (born January 17, 1962) is an American investment banker who has been chief executive officer (CEO) of Goldman Sachs since October 2018 and chairman since January 2019. Before assuming his role as CEO, Solomon was president and chief operating officer (COO) from January 2017 to September 2018, and was joint head of the investment banking division from July 2006 to December 2016. Solomon formally succeeded Lloyd Blankfein, the previous CEO, on October 1, 2018, and was named chairman after Blankfein's retirement. Solomon also recreationally creates electronic dance music (EDM). He has performed at nightclubs and music festivals around New York, Miami and The Bahamas.

Web Search Results

• David Solomon: From Goldman Sachs to Philanthropy, the Inspiring Journey of an Extraordinary Leader

  # David Solomon: From Goldman Sachs to Philanthropy, the Inspiring Journey of an Extraordinary Leader 31 october 2025 • 5 min read David Solomon: From Goldman Sachs to Philanthropy, the Inspiring Journey of an Extraordinary Leader In the discreet world of high finance, few people manage to embody both the rigor of an investment banker and the creativity of an artist. David Solomon, the current CEO of Goldman Sachs, is the perfect example. Known for his direct management style, his sharp sense of risk, and his unexpected passion for electronic music, Solomon has managed to transform the image of an institution sometimes seen as rigid into a group focused on innovation and social responsibility. [...] ## Humble but Ambitious Beginnings Born in 1962 in Hartsdale, New York, David Solomon grew up in a middle-class family. His father worked in advertising, while his mother was a teacher. From an early age, he showed a competitive spirit and intellectual curiosity that would drive him to aim high. A graduate of Hamilton College in 1984, he began his career not in finance but in management consulting, before joining Drexel Burnham Lambert, an investment bank specializing in high-yield bonds. [...] Furthermore, Solomon is personally involved in several philanthropic causes, notably in education and health. A portion of the proceeds from his musical performances is donated to charitable organizations, reinforcing his image as an engaged leader. ## Lessons for Finance Students David Solomon’s journey offers several valuable lessons for future finance professionals:

• David M. Solomon - Wikipedia

  Solomon performs regularly as a disc jockey under the name "DJ D-Sol," producing a variety of electronic dance music (EDM). He has performed at nightclubs and music festivals around New York, Miami and the Bahamas. Solomon maintains the Instagram account "@davidsolomonmusic" to catalogue his projects as a music producer. In June 2018, he released a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song, "Don't Stop. "Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac song)")" The song was originally played on Sirius XM's BPM: Electronic Dance Music Hits "BPM (Sirius XM)") the previous January. "Don't Stop" was listed in Spotify's 263,361-follower playlist "Happy Summer Beats." His Spotify profile has 550,000 monthly listeners, with his debut single garnering 8 million listens. Shortly after his debut release, Solomon opened a [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # David M. Solomon | David Solomon | | --- | | Solomon in 2019 | | | Born | David Michael Solomon (1962-01-17) January 17, 1962 (age 64) Hartsdale, New York, U.S. | | Education | Hamilton College (BA) | | Title | Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Chairman of the board of trustees, Hamilton College | | Term | October 2018 – July 2021 - | | Predecessor | Lloyd Blankfein | | Spouse | Mary Solomon ​ ​ (m. 1989; div. 2018)​ | | Children | 2 | David Michael Solomon (born January 17, 1962) is an American investment banker who has been chief executive officer (CEO) of Goldman Sachs since October 2018 and chairman since January 2019. [...] an $11.85 million compensation package in January 2017 and January 2018. It was estimated that Solomon holds 224,030 (0.059%) shares of Goldman Sachs Group (GS) which was valued at $58 million in January 2018. In March 2020, Solomon was granted some US$27.5 million in compensation. This was made up of his base pay, which was a $2 million salary, as well as a $7.65 million cash bonus. On top of that, he also was granted $17.85 million in long-term incentives.

• David Solomon Is Appointed CEO and Chairman | Goldman Sachs

  Born in 1962 in Hartsdale, New York, David grew up in the northern suburbs of New York City and then attended Hamilton College, where he earned a BA in political science. After college, David embarked on a career in financial services that would include senior roles at Irving Trust Company, Drexel Burnham and Bear Stearns. He joined Goldman Sachs from Bear Stearns in 1999 as a partner and co-head of Goldman Sachs’ High Yield and Leveraged Loan Business within the Investment Banking Division (IBD). [...] Over the years, David also served as global head of the firm’s Financing Group, which handles all capital markets and derivative products for the firm’s corporate clients. He was appointed to the Management Committee in 2004 and, in 2006, was named co-head of the Investment Banking Division (IBD), a role he held for 10 years. David became Goldman Sachs’ president and co-chief operating officer in January of 2017 and sole COO in March 2018, before ultimately stepping into the CEO position in October of 2018 and that of chairman in January 2019. [...] In mid-2018, Goldman Sachs announced that as of September 30 of that year, Lloyd Blankfein would step down as chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs after 12 years of service in those roles. David Solomon, then president and chief operating officer, would succeed Lloyd, becoming CEO in October 2018 and chairman in January 2019.

• David Solomon - Chairman & CEO at Goldman Sachs

  # David Solomon Chairman & CEO at Goldman Sachs New York, New York, United States, US 500 connections, 1379869 followers ## About N/A ## Experience ### Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Goldman Sachs Oct 2018 - Present None Assumed role of Chairman beginning January 2019 <!----> ### President and Chief or Co-Chief Operating Officer Goldman Sachs Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 None ### Co-Head of Investment Banking Division Goldman Sachs Jul 2006 - Dec 2016 None ### Various positions, including Global Head of the Financing Group Goldman Sachs Sep 1999 - Jul 2006 None ### DJ Payback Records Dec 2018 - Present N/A All profits to charities that treat, prevent and educate on opioid addiction. [...] - The Wharton School None View Post - UBS Investment Bank None View Post - Goldman Sachs None View Post ## People Also Viewed N/A

• [PDF] David Solomon - Scheller College of Business

  David Solomon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer New York avid is chairman and chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Previously, he was president and chief operating officer and prior to that, he served as co-head of the Investment Banking Division from 2006 to 2016. Before that, David was global head of the Financing Group, which includes all capital markets and derivative products for the firm’s corporate clients. He joined Goldman Sachs as a partner in 1999. Prior to joining the firm, David held leadership roles at Irving Trust Company, Drexel Burnham and Bear Stearns. David is chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hamilton College and serves on the board of The Robin Hood Foundation. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of [...] Hood Foundation. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. David earned a BA in Political Science from Hamilton College. [...] D

• Gender

  male

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  translator

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  1/31/1962