Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is one of the world's leading and most profitable investment banks. The firm was founded in 1869. Headquartered in New York, Goldman operates world-wide but especially in the leading financial centres i.e. New York, Frankfurt, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo.It employed 19,476 people at the end of November 2003. Pre-tax earnings in the year to November 2003 were $4.445 billion. The CEO is Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
Goldmans is possessed of a distinctive mission statement or statement of business principles that is arguably one of the most thoughtful and impressive in the financial world (see below). Goldman's culture may be one of the secrets of its longevity and success.