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Goldman’s attack of the clones lays bare diversity failings

The small number of women and non-white people on top bank committees makes it seem like they are there to tick diversity quotas

Guess who? Scroll down to see if you can tell these current and former Goldman executives apart...
Guess who? Scroll down to see if you can tell these current and former Goldman executives apart... Photo: Photos: Getty Images, Artwork: FN

Goldman Sachs, like most banks, has a page dedicated to diversity on its website. On it, chief executive Lloyd Blankfein says: “Diversity is at the very core of our ability to serve our clients well and to maximise return for our shareholders.”

The bank, however, does not look very diverse to the outside world. This was thrown into sharp relief last week when a Goldman publicity shot of Blankfein and his two chief lieutenants did the rounds on social media, in the wake of reports that the CEO will soon stand down.

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