Goldman Sachs scraps DEI criteria for its board as business case for boardroom diversity grows

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-26T09:16:06+00:00

Goldman Sachs has eliminated DEI criteria for board appointments, reflecting a broader trend among companies amidst legal pressures. The article explores the ongoing private DEI efforts versus the shifting public stance and its implications for boardroom diversity.

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2026-02-26 09:16:06

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Goldman Sachs has reportedly scrapped its DEI criteria for board appointments, a year after removing diversity goals for its workforce. This move, echoing trends among other companies due to federal crackdowns and lawsuits, comes despite a widespread belief among CEOs that diverse teams perform better. The article discusses how while companies may continue DEI efforts privately, publicly their stance is shifting, and questions the impact on boardroom diversity and leadership development.

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