Goldman Sachs has elevated Saloni Kochhar to the role of Managing Director, marking a significant milestone in her career in global financial services. The elevation reflects her sustained impact across complex, large-scale operations and her continued contribution to strategic initiatives within the firm. In her new leadership role, Kochhar is expected to play an expanded part in driving execution excellence and supporting Goldman Sachs’ broader business priorities.
Before this promotion, Kochhar served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where she was closely involved in leading technology- and operations-driven initiatives. Her work focused on delivering scale, efficiency, and resilience across critical functions, helping the firm navigate increasingly complex operational and regulatory environments. The elevation to Managing Director recognizes both her leadership capabilities and her ability to deliver results in high-impact roles.
Earlier in her career, Kochhar held senior leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, where she served as Executive Director. During her tenure, she led multiple initiatives at the intersection of technology, operations, and transformation, contributing to the bank’s efforts to modernize processes and strengthen global delivery models. This experience across two of the world’s leading financial institutions has shaped her deep understanding of global banking operations and enterprise-scale execution.
With more than a decade of experience across technology, operations, and leadership roles, Kochhar brings a strong blend of strategic thinking and operational rigor to her responsibilities. Her career progression reflects a consistent focus on building high-performing teams, driving process excellence, and delivering measurable business outcomes in fast-paced, complex environments.
As Managing Director, Kochhar will continue to work closely with senior leadership to advance key initiatives and support Goldman Sachs’ long-term growth objectives. Her elevation also highlights the firm’s emphasis on recognizing leaders who demonstrate both technical expertise and the ability to manage complexity at scale.
The appointment underscores Goldman Sachs’ commitment to developing and promoting talent from within, particularly leaders who have shown the capacity to operate across functions and geographies. Kochhar’s expanded role positions her to further influence the firm’s operational and strategic direction as it continues to evolve in a rapidly changing global financial landscape.
