Former Zurich CEO Schiro Steps Down From Goldman Board for Health Reasons

July 27, 2014

The board of directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. today last week that James J. Schiro, Lead Director and Chair of the Board’s Corporate Governance, Nominating and Public Responsibilities Committee, has retired from the board in order to undergo treatment after a diagnosis of multiple myeloma.

“Jim has been an exemplary board member who made outstanding contributions to our firm and our shareholders”

“Jim has been an exemplary board member who made outstanding contributions to our firm and our shareholders,” said Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO. “His deep experience across financial services, nuanced judgment and the seriousness with which he carried out his responsibilities, particularly as Lead Director, will leave an indelible mark on our Board. We benefited from his wise counsel and probing questions, and admired his graciousness and professionalism. Jim is in our thoughts and we wish him and his family all the best.”

Schiro is a former CEO of Zurich Financial Services

Source: The Goldman Sachs Group