Still, it’s unclear just how much leeway Solomon will give Horwitz, and some doubt whether the two men will be able to work well together.
According to a memo from Solomon last month, “Russell will oversee the operations of the executive office, including corporate communications, government and regulatory affairs, and corporate engagement.”
Meanwhile, Andrea Williams – who surrendered the top communications job at Goldman to Fratto last November – has finally left the bank, On The Money has learned.Some insiders say Williams had been pushed aside partly over pressures faced by Solomon, who critics say had been overly“She saw herself as David’s person… partners didn’t like that,” a source told On The Money. The approach rubbed many the wrong way.
Horwitz, who worked closely with former Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein as deputy chief of staff, is expected to get more involved in the communications side of the business than his predecessor, John Rogers, who will continue his duties as secretary to the board. It’s unclear just how much leeway CEO David Solomon will give Horwitz, and some doubt whether the two men will be able to work well together.“Russell knows how to deal with the press and he’ll get David to try and talk to the press,” the source added.instructed the communications team to add “structure” and less “openness” to the media strategy, Horwitz is expected to take the more affable and easy-going approach that was more common under Blankfein.
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