David Solomon

It’s only been six years since David Solomon, 62, took over at Goldman Sachs, and as of last quarter he had led the bank to a record $3.1 trillion in assets under supervision, a 106% increase. It hasn’t been easy, though. In 2020, his pay was cut in the aftermath of a $3 billion fine the bank agreed to pay; it was cut again after he laid off 3,200 employees. Some have questioned his leadership style given that there has been an exodus of senior bankers. However, as long as he keeps winning—Goldman’s stock is up 33% this year, beating the Dow Jones U.S. Banks Index by 8%—the consensus is that he’ll stay king of the castle.