Raghav Maliah Ascends to Global Chairman Role at Goldman Sachs
Company - People | Jul 02, 2025 | EIN
Goldman Sachs has announced the appointment of Raghav Maliah as its new global chairman of investment banking. Maliah, who has been with Goldman Sachs since 2000 and became a partner in 2010, will take on this global position while maintaining his current responsibilities as co-head of mergers & acquisitions and head of the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group in Asia Pacific Ex-Japan. This move is part of Goldman Sachs' strategy to bolster its presence in Asia Pacific and capture a greater market share in the investment banking sector. The firm has made significant efforts to expand its deal coverage in Asia, aiming to harness the region's robust economic growth. Maliah's appointment underscores Goldman Sachs' commitment to capitalizing on favorable conditions in Asia and further integrating its global leadership into regional operations.
Sectors
- Investment Banking
- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
Geography
- Asia Pacific – Maliah's current role and initiatives are focused in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the strategic importance of this geography to Goldman Sachs.
- Global – The appointment of Maliah as the global chairman of investment banking reflects a global reach and implication for this leadership change.
Industry
- Investment Banking – Goldman Sachs operates in the investment banking sector, providing a range of financial services including advisory on M&A, financing, and other capital market transactions.
- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications – Maliah heads the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group in Asia Pacific Ex-Japan, indicating a focus on these industries within the investment banking operations.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | Employer | Company | A leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm providing a wide range of financial services. |
| Raghav Maliah | Global Chairman of Investment Banking | Person | Recently appointed as the global chairman of investment banking at Goldman Sachs, overseeing strategic initiatives and operations. |
| Yoshihiko Yano | Co-head of Mergers & Acquisitions Asia Pacific | Person | Co-heads M&A operations in Asia Pacific alongside Maliah. |
| Ed Wittig | Co-head of Mergers & Acquisitions Asia Pacific | Person | Co-heads M&A operations in Asia Pacific alongside Maliah. |