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John Whitehead, Ex-Chairman Who Helped Define Goldman Culture, Dies at 92

Wall Street Stalwart Ushered in Modern Era at Goldman Sachs

John Whitehead, a Wall Street stalwart who helped define Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s culture and usher in the firm’s modern era, died Saturday at his home. He was 92 years old.

Mr. Whitehead served as Goldman’s co-chairman for eight years, overseeing an era before the firm’s trading businesses would propel its profits to dizzying heights. But Mr. Whitehead would leave an indelible mark on Goldman, codifying a set of business principles that remain central tenets at the firm.