Gary Cohn

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Vice Chairman of IBM
Former Director of the National Economic Council
Chairman of the Board, Pallas Advisors; Board Member, Zinnia
Former President & COO, Goldman Sachs

Finance industry legend Gary Cohn brings unparalleled private and public sector leadership experience to offer an unmatched perspective on the forces impacting the global and U.S. economy, the intersection of finance and technology, and economic policymaking. Cohn is an American business leader, investor and the former director of the U.S. National Economic Council. He is an internationally recognized expert on the financial markets, global economy and economic policy.

Heralded by The Wall Street Journal as “an economic-policy powerhouse” and called a “go-to figure on matters related to jobs, business and growth” by The New York Times, Cohn currently sits on the board of Zinnia, an insurance technology company majority-owned by Edridge Industries. A pro-business and pro-growth champion, Cohn speaks on issues ranging from monetary policy to fiscal policy, trade to tech, regulatory policy to the legislative process, translating uncertainty into tangible takeaways for audiences worldwide.

Cohn’s expertise in the global financial system, tech advances, and the inner-workings of economic policy have him in-demand everywhere from the World Economic Forum to the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Cohn is the former Director of the U.S. National Economic Council and served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from 2006-2016. Cohn brings both a CEO’s and White House insider’s point of view to each engagement, sharing prescient, tangible insights with an engaging sense of humor.

Past Hosts Include:

Christine M. Costello, National Association of Water Companies
State Street Corp
BTG Pactual
Bloomberg New Economy Forum
The Economic Club of Washington D.C.

American University
Sacred Heart University
Talks at Goldman Sachs
Institute of International Finance

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Gary was a homerun. He was engaging, witty and very knowledgeable. It was obvious he spent some time reading up on the industry’s issues as well. We will probably look to book him again. Attendees approached me after to compliment him. - Christine M. Costello, National Association of Water Companies

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Gary Cohn: Tariffs are "important instrument" for a president but warns of inflationary impact | Face the Nation

Gary Cohn says First Republic's likely sale "will be a much faster process" than SVB collapse | Face the Nation

Gary Cohn on the strategic importance of China | The Bush Center

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The Honorable Gary D. Cohn, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy | The Economic Club of D.C.

Gary Cohn: Commencement Address at American Univ.

Gary Cohn: "What's Earth shattering is that they got it done" | Squawk Box

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The Intersection of AI and the Economy

Finance industry legend and current Vice Chairman of IBM GARY COHN is an in-demand expert at the intersection of finance and technology. In this compelling talk, Cohn leverages his expertise at the highest levels in the public and private sector, both in finance and in tech, to offer an unparalleled perspective on the global financial system, tech advances, and the inner-workings of economic policy.

Banking Turmoil and Smart Regulatory Opportunities

Former Director of the National Economic Council and COO of Goldman Sachs GARY COHN is the go-to voice on current banking turmoil, the smart regulatory opportunities, and what lies ahead. Cohn outlines the most likely scenarios, mapping paths forward with clarity and confidence, focusing not only on next steps out of the Fed and regulatory agencies but also the impact these large-scale crises have on middle-sized business and hard-working Americans.

Strengthening Economic Opportunity in America

In this riveting talk, IBM Vice Chair GARY COHN speaks to both micro and macro issues with his trademark, straight-shooting style. Gary’s prescient comments range from domestic production of semiconductor chips and hiring for skills versus training, providing nuanced analysis on the issues facing companies, industries, and policymakers today.

The Forces Impacting Global and Domestic Economic Policy

Finance industry legend GARY COHN draws on his vast experience in the global financial system and significant grasp of the economic policymaking process to offer candid and revealing insights on both the impact on business and where policy is headed. Having served as President & COO of Goldman Sachs as well as Director of the National Economic Council at the White House, Cohn offers on-the-nose insights into issues ranging from monetary policy to fiscal policy; trade to taxes.

The Upcoming Election Cycle and What it Means for U.S. Growth

Drawing on his roles as former Director of the National Economic Council and President and COO of Goldman Sachs, IBM Vice Chair GARY COHN provides a pro-business, pro-U.S. growth perspective on the upcoming election cycle. With a Washington insider’s understanding of how politics affects the economy and vice versa, Cohn decodes what we can expect with insight, clarity, and humor. Weighing candidates, potential policies, and the market impact, Cohn provides an incisive and engaging outlook on what lies ahead.

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Gary D. Cohn is an American business leader, investor and the former director of the U.S. National Economic Council. He is an internationally recognized expert on the financial markets, global economy and economic policy.

Mr. Cohn is Vice Chairman of IBM, working in partnership with IBM’s Executive Leadership Team on a wide range of business initiatives and external engagement in areas including business development, public advocacy and client relationship management.

Mr. Cohn served as Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council from 2017-2018. As chief economic advisor to the president of the United States, Mr. Cohn managed the administration’s economic policy agenda and led the successful effort to grow the U.S. economy, create jobs and increase wages through tax and regulatory reform.

Before serving in the White House, Mr. Cohn was President and Chief Operating Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from 2006-2016. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1990 and held several other leadership positions including Global Co-Head of the Equities and Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Division. He was a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and Chairman of the Firmwide Client and Business Standards Committee.

Mr. Cohn began his career at U.S. Steel before moving to New York to trade on the New York Commodities Exchange from 1982-1990.

Mr. Cohn is Lead Independent Director of the Apollo Board of Directors. He is Chairman of Pallas Advisors, Vice Chair of Zinnia and serves on many other private corporate boards. Additionally, he is a member of the Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Mr. Cohn has long been dedicated to advancing healthcare and education. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of NYU Langone Health and serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board for the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. In 2019 Mr. Cohn was a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics.

After growing up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Mr. Cohn received his undergraduate degree from American University in 1982 and moved to New York City.

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