The move, confirmed by a transition official, follows Trump's decision to nominate Goldman veteran Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary. The president-elect has repeatedly tapped alums of the bank to either serve in his administration or help with the transition.
Gary Cohn was widely viewed as heir apparent at Goldman Sachs, poised to take over when the current CEO retires.
   
 
News Alert Fri., Dec. 09, 2016 2:11 p.m.
 
 
Trump to name Goldman Sachs executive Gary Cohn to lead National Economic Council, giving Wall Street voice in policy
The move, confirmed by a transition official, follows Trump's decision to nominate Goldman veteran Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary. The president-elect has repeatedly tapped alums of the bank to either serve in his administration or help with the transition.
Gary Cohn was widely viewed as heir apparent at Goldman Sachs, poised to take over when the current CEO retires.
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