In today’s banking landscape, even legendary financial institutions face unprecedented challenges that test their resilience and adaptability. Goldman Sachs — The Blueprint for Leadership explores how one financial powerhouse navigates these complexities with success. This report delivers an in-depth analysis of what it takes to lead in wholesale banking in 2025, drawing on insights from a distinguished group of 4,039 C-suite executives and senior managers from Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies.

Goldman Sachs has built a reputation for excellence in serving business clients, particularly in investment banking. Ultimately, the bank’s reputational capital is shaped by the experiences and perceptions of business clients. This one-of-a-kind, data-driven study confirms that Goldman Sachs continues to set the standard. Everybody loves a winner. It is hard to imagine a more successful bank than Goldman Sachs.

REPORT FORMATS. To meet the needs of different audiences, this report is published in three versions: the ‘Data Only Edition’, the ‘Extended Edition’, and the 'Extended + Edition'.

• Data Only Edition. Focused on the most essential ('raw') quantitative findings, this 'core' edition presents key data, headline observations, key messages, and snapshot recommendations. It offers a streamlined overview for readers seeking access to the most straightforward results. The report is data-driven.

• Extended Edition. This advanced version builds on the Data Only Edition by adding deeper statistical analysis, practical interpretation of the results, and more granular, actionable recommendations. The report is data- and analysis-driven.

• Extended + Edition. This comprehensive (full-spectrum) version is designed for readers who also want a detailed understanding of the specific operational and strategic implications of the findings. The integrative edition is data-, analysis-, and insights-driven.

GOLDMAN SACHS — THE BLUEPRINT FOR LEADERSHIP | EXTENDED EDITION 2025 (number of pages: approx. 250).

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