The below map is out of date but it gives one a sense of the breadth
of Goldman’s reach. It has expanded since this map was created. For
instance Mark Carney the Governor of the Bank of England is a Goldman
alum.
One of the most interesting things about Mr. Barroso taking this job is how annoyed the pro-Europe people are with him. Goldman was anti-Brexit, so Barosso coming on board to help negotiate Brexit for Goldman is sand in the wounds of Brussels and Co. If Goldman has totally come to terms with Brexit (and we’ll see) things for the pro-Europe crowd have really changed.
One of the most interesting things about Mr. Barroso taking this job is how annoyed the pro-Europe people are with him. Goldman was anti-Brexit, so Barosso coming on board to help negotiate Brexit for Goldman is sand in the wounds of Brussels and Co. If Goldman has totally come to terms with Brexit (and we’ll see) things for the pro-Europe crowd have really changed.
(From The BBC)Source: http://www.againstcronycapitalism.org/2016/07/ex-european-commission-head-barroso-under-fire-over-goldman-sachs-job/
“It’s a mistake on the part of Mr Barroso and the worst disservice that a former Commission president could do to the European project at a moment in history when it needs to be supported and strengthened,” he told the French parliament, referring to Europe’s shock after Britain voted to leave the EU on 23 June.
The bank hired Mr Barroso as an adviser and non-executive chairman of its international business, with a brief of advising the bank on the consequences of Brexit.
Mr Barroso has said he hopes to bring his EU experience to bear as the bank’s London operation deals with Britain’s imminent negotiation of withdrawal from the EU.