Lloyd C. Blankfein

Biography

Committed and deeply engaged leader with strong communication skills: Over 30 years of experience in various positions across our firm. Mr. Blankfein utilizes this firm-specific knowledge and experience in his role as Chairman and CEO to, among other things, lead the firm and its people, help protect and enhance our culture and articulate a vision of the firm’s strategy. Mr. Blankfein also uses strong communication skills to guide Board discussions and keeps our Board apprised of significant developments in our business and industry Extensive market and industry knowledge: Leverages extensive familiarity with all aspects of the firm’s industry and business, including our risk management practices and strategy Face of our firm: Drawing from extensive interaction with our clients, investors and other constituents, provides additional perspective to the Board

Research Interest

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (June 2006 – Present) President and Chief Operating Officer (January 2004 – June 2006) Vice Chairman with management responsibility for Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) and Equities Divisions (April 2002 – January 2004) Co-head of FICC (1997 – April 2002) Head and/or Co-head of the Currency and Commodities Division (1994 – 1997)