Goldman Sachs Board Disbands DEI Department, Eliminates Chief DEI Officer Role
Goldman Sachs board voted to disband its dedicated Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department, eliminating the Chief DEI Officer role. The board approved reallocating the department’s $50 million annual budget across all business units, shifting oversight of diversity programs to line managers.
1. Board Votes to Eliminate DEI Department
Goldman Sachs’ board unanimously approved the disbanding of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department and removed the Chief DEI Officer position. The measure reallocates the existing $50 million DEI budget across business units, with line managers assuming responsibility for inclusion programs and reporting directly to divisional heads.