Goldman Sachs CEO dismisses rumors of leadership changes as 'noise', says no succession timeline

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon dismissed recent speculation about imminent changes at the firm's top as 'noise'. John Waldron, the bank's chief operating officer, has long been viewed as a potential successor to Solomon. With reports emerging in recent weeks that Solomon could step down as early as next year, the timing of any power transition has once again become a focal point. 'So just to be clear, I want to clarify that there is no succession or timeline at Goldman Sachs right now,' Solomon said Tuesday during an earnings call with analysts. 'The board and I are currently fully focused on our company strategy and continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients.' (Sina Finance)