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The face of our culture reflects 158 nationalities and
106 languages. Although they have diverse experiences
and skills, the people of Goldman Sachs share a set
of values that creates our unique culture of excellence.
Our culture is what sets us apart from other firms.
It is what earns us our reputation, helps define our
brand and makes Goldman Sachs a rewarding place
to work. It is a culture that expects the best from all
of us in professional expertise, personal integrity and
innovative spirit. Our people have a passion for
results, an inspiration to lead and a desire to work
with the best and the brightest in business, government
and the non-profit sector. Ours is a culture that
rewards individuals who do not merely accept
change but welcome it as a chance to expand the
scope of their talent and imagination.
Our 14 Business Principles codify our culture.
At the heart of this framework for how we conduct
ourselves and our business is the confidence our
clients place in us each and every day. While the
concept of client service may seem elementary,
we believe it is an area that requires continual
renewal as our clients’ needs evolve and become
increasingly multi-faceted. This was the focus of
our 2007 Chairman’s Forum.
The Chairman’s Forum is a topical forum for the
firm’s Managing Directors. In 2007, Chairman and
CEO Lloyd Blankfein personally led over 1,700
of the firm’s Managing Directors through more than
30 small group sessions that focused on the firm’s
strategy and the central role of our client franchise.
We See Opportunity in
The Face
of Our Culture
34 Goldman Sachs 2007 Annual Report