Who is Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon?
THE CEO of Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, is performing at Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival in July 2022.
Solomon, who is an electronic dance DJ in his free time, will perform alongside major acts including Metallica, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and Green Day.
Who is David Solomon?
David Solomon graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 and joined Goldman Sachs as a partner in 1999.
He moved up to the Global Head of the Financing Group before becoming the Co-Head of the Investment Banking Division in 2006.
He held that position until 2016 when he stepped up as the President and Chief Operating Officer for the company.
Now the CEO of a major corporation, Solomon also moonlights as an electronic dance DJ to raise money for charity.
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As of January 2022, Solomon makes an annual salary of $35million but prides himself on being down-to-Earth, taking the New York City subway, and getting his own coffee at the office.
“I mean, why wouldn’t you take the subway?” Solomon told in 2019. “No, seriously. It’s quicker and more efficient.
How did David Solomon become a DJ?
David Solomon started DJing prior to 2017 when he was outed by , but kept it quiet initially because he was afraid he wouldn't be taken seriously at the office.
He's known as D-Sol on the stage and has DJ'ed in New York City, Miami, and the Bahamas.
The New York Times uncovered Solomon's part-time hobby while he was performing in the Bahamas.
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"Great fun this weekend spinning at Nipper’s in Great Guana Cay," Solomon posted on his , on July 5, 2017.
A Goldsman Sachs spokesperson told The New York Times, “David’s always believed that having a wide range of outside interests leads to a balanced life and makes for a better career.
“He’s preached that regularly to younger employees in the firm and tries to lead by example.”
Solomon typically DJs between four and six events every year and donates the proceeds to charity.
“I thought for a minute, ’Well, can I do this? Can I not do this?'” Solomon told Fortune in 2019. But ultimately decided to pursue it and said, “You know what, it’s who I am, and nobody would tell me not to play golf. And why shouldn’t I — because I’m a CEO?
“If I decide I’m interested in something and I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it.
“I mean, I’m going to try to really do it to the highest capacity of my ability, or I’m not going to do it.”
What will he perform at Lollapalooza?
Solomon will perform at the Lollapalooza music festival in July alongside more than 170 performances spread out across eight stages.
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Headliners for the festival include Metallica, Dua Lipa, Green Day, J. Cole, Doja Cat, and Machine Gun Kelly.
The event will be held in Chicago from July 28 to July 31 with .
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