Date of Birth: September 20, 1954
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Lloyd Craig Blankfein is an American investment banker who served as the Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2018. Born in the Bronx, New York City, Blankfein grew up in a modest household and attended Harvard College, where he graduated with a degree in history in 1975. He then went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1978. Blankfein began his career in law, working as an attorney before transitioning into the financial sector. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1982 as a precious metals salesman in its commodities trading arm, J. Aron & Co. Over the years, he climbed the corporate ladder, eventually becoming the head of the Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) division, and later the President and Chief Operating Officer before taking on the roles of Chairman and CEO. Under his leadership, Goldman Sachs navigated the tumultuous period of the 2008 financial crisis, emerging relatively unscathed compared to other financial institutions. Blankfein’s tenure was also marked by significant growth and expansion for Goldman Sachs, but not without controversy, especially regarding the firm’s role in the financial crisis and subsequent government bailouts. Lloyd Blankfein stepped down as CEO of Goldman Sachs in 2018, succeeded by David Solomon. Despite stepping down from the top post, he remains a highly influential figure in finance and continues to be involved in various philanthropic and business activities.
5 Interesting Facts about Lloyd Blankfein
1. Lloyd Blankfein was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2015 but announced that he had completed treatment in 2016.
2. He grew up in the Linden Houses, a public housing project in the East New York section of Brooklyn.
3. Blankfein’s leadership during the 2008 financial crisis was widely scrutinized, but Goldman Sachs was one of the few firms to repay its bailout money quickly.
4. He has been a vocal advocate for same-sex marriage and other social issues.
5. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Blankfein briefly worked as a corporate lawyer.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lloyd Blankfein
1. “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.”
2. “I am doing God’s work.”
3. “The financial system is not an abstraction. It’s part of the real economy.”
4. “You have to be well-rounded in all the things you do.”
5. “The most important thing to me is that we keep our integrity.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Lloyd Blankfein’s net worth was estimated to be around $1.1 billion.
Children
Lloyd Blankfein has three children: 1. Alexander Blankfein 2. Jonathan Blankfein 3. Rachel Blankfein
Relevant Links
2. [Lloyd Blankfein’s Profile on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/lloyd-blankfein/
5. [Bloomberg Profile](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/1519394
