David Michael Solomon (born January 17, 1962) is an American investment banker and corporate executive who has served as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. since 2018. A long-tenured veteran of the firm, Solomon is noted for his role in steering Goldman Sachs through significant strategic shifts, including a broader expansion into consumer banking and asset management, as well as his unconventional personal pursuit of electronic dance music production and performance under the moniker "D-Sol." Born in Hartsdale, New York, Solomon was raised in Scarsdale, where he attended Edgemont Junior-Senior High School. His early work experience included jobs at a local Baskin-Robbins and as a camp counselor. He attended Hamilton College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government. During his college years, he was active in campus life, including participating in the rugby team and serving as the chairman of his fraternity chapter. Solomon’s career in financial services began following his graduation from Hamilton College. After an initial rejection from the Goldman Sachs analyst program, he secured a position at Irving Trust Company, which he later characterized as an educational foundation for his banking career. He subsequently moved to Drexel Burnham Lambert in 1986, where he worked in the commercial paper and high-yield bond markets. Following the firm's collapse in 1990, Solomon transitioned to Bear Stearns, where he continued to specialize in leveraged finance and rose to the firm's management committee. In 1999, Solomon joined Goldman Sachs as a partner. His tenure at the firm was marked by a rapid ascent through key leadership roles. He initially served as the global head of the firm's financing group. From 2006 to 2016, he served as co-head of the investment banking division, a period during which he was credited with helping the firm navigate complex market environments and enhancing client relationships. In January 2017, Solomon was named president and co-chief operating officer, and he assumed the role of sole chief operating officer in 2018. He officially succeeded Lloyd Blankfein as CEO on October 1, 2018, and was named chairman of the board in January 2019. As CEO, Solomon has pursued strategies aimed at diversifying the firm's revenue streams, including significant initiatives in digital consumer banking and the expansion of the asset and wealth management businesses. His leadership has coincided with efforts to modernize the firm's internal culture and integrate new technologies to better serve a changing global client base. Outside of his professional career, Solomon gained public attention for his work as a DJ under the stage name "D-Sol." He began producing and performing electronic dance music in 2015, appearing at various international music festivals and nightclubs. While the hobby initially garnered significant media coverage and sparked debate regarding corporate leadership and public image, Solomon utilized his platform to donate proceeds to various charitable causes, including opioid addiction treatment. By 2023, reports indicated he would step back from public DJ performances. Solomon serves on several boards, including the board of trustees for Hamilton College—where he has served as chairman—the Robin Hood Foundation, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He continues to lead Goldman Sachs as it navigates the competitive landscape of global financial services.