Goldman Sachs Adds Seven AWM Partners to Management Committee

Goldman Sachs added seven senior Asset & Wealth Management partners to its Management Committee, boosting the business unit’s voice in firmwide decision making and underscoring AWM as a strategic growth priority. The promotions, effective January 26, 2026, place leaders from Private Credit, Wealth, Alternatives, Public Investing, and External Investing into Goldman’s central management forum.

James Reynolds was named global co-head of Private Credit within Goldman Sachs Asset Management and chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International. Vivek Bantwal joins Reynolds as global co-head of Private Credit. Michael Brandmeyer was elevated to global head and chief investment officer of the External Investing Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. John Mallory and Nishi Somaiya were named global co-heads of Wealth Management. Kristin Olson was promoted to global head of Alternatives for Wealth within AWM. Gregory Calnon was appointed global co-head of Public Investing within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

“Each of these leaders brings considerable experience, a deep knowledge of the firm, and extensive expertise serving our clients across our Asset & Wealth Management franchise to their expanded leadership roles,” said Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon. “The opportunity to continue to grow our franchise across AWM is a core strategic objective for the firm, and this group of leaders will help us advance our goals as we continue to build a global, scaled AWM platform.”

For employees, the additions strengthen AWM’s informal floor presence at the table where budget, talent and strategic priorities are set. Private Credit and Public Investing now have direct representation among the firm’s senior decision makers, which could accelerate product launches, headcount approvals and cross-business coordination that affect deal flow and workload for investment teams. Wealth Management’s elevation through two co-head appointments signals an emphasis on integrating wealth advisers, client platforms and product distribution across geographies.

The move also clarifies internal career pathways for AWM professionals. Promotion to partner and inclusion on the Management Committee demonstrates a route from business leadership to firm governance that can influence compensation frameworks, promotion criteria and succession planning within AWM. Staff in operations, client service, and investment roles may see tighter alignment between their daily priorities and the firm’s strategic objectives.

Goldman provided media contact details in the release for questions about the appointments. For workers, the practical next steps will be watching how the new committee mix reshapes resourcing and mandates across AWM, and whether those shifts lead to hiring, reorganization or new client initiatives in the coming quarters.