Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has rejoined Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking a notable return to the institution where he began his finance career more than 20 years ago.
Welcoming Sunak back, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon praised his “unique perspectives and insights” into the intersection of global politics and economics, stating that Sunak would play a key role in guiding clients and supporting talent development within the firm.
Sunak, who remains the Conservative Member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton, has committed to donating his salary from this advisory role to The Richmond Project—a numeracy-focused charitable initiative he co-founded with his wife, Akshata Murty.
The appointment was reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba), which imposed safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest. Under these guidelines, Sunak is barred from lobbying the UK government, advising sovereign wealth funds, or engaging with former governmental colleagues on behalf of Goldman Sachs.
Since stepping down as Prime Minister in July 2024, Sunak has joined the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford and Stanford’s Hoover Institution in honorary (unpaid) capacities. He has also reportedly earned over £500,000 through speaking engagements worldwide.
The return to Goldman Sachs aligns with Sunak’s post-office agenda, blending policy, education, and private sector expertise while maintaining philanthropic engagement.
