Goldman Sachs appoints Raghav Maliah as the worldwide leader for investment banking.
In a strategic move to expand and deepen its deal coverage in the Asia Pacific region, Goldman Sachs has appointed Raghav Maliah as the Global Chairman of Investment Banking. This announcement was confirmed by a spokesperson for the financial institution on Wednesday.
Maliah, who currently holds multiple significant roles at Goldman Sachs with both global and regional responsibilities, will continue to serve as co-head of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in Asia Pacific, a role he shares with Yoshihiko Yano and Ed Wittig.
In his new global role, Maliah will lead the strategic direction and client engagement for Goldman Sachs' investment banking business across various industries and markets worldwide. He will also continue to head the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Group in Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, overseeing the bank's activities in this critical sector.
Maliah's regional leadership roles in APAC, combined with his new global position, position him as a key figure in both global strategy and regional execution within these core areas. The memo outlining his new role also highlights his continued responsibilities in the Asia Pacific region.
Sushil Bathija and Vikram Chavali were also recently appointed to the Asia ex-Japan M&A leadership at Goldman Sachs, joining Maliah, Yano, and Wittig in driving complex M&A transactions and client relationships throughout the Asia Pacific region.
This strategic appointment reflects Goldman Sachs' commitment to strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in the investment banking, M&A, and TMT sectors. Maliah's deep expertise and strategic importance to the bank in these areas make him a valuable asset in achieving these goals.
[1] Goldman Sachs Press Release, July 2025 [2] Goldman Sachs Press Release, September 2021 [3] Goldman Sachs Press Release, February 2022
- In his new global role, Maliah will guide the investment strategy and client interactions for Goldman Sachs' business in finance and investing, spanning various industries and markets worldwide.
- Maliah's expanded duties include overseeing the bank's activities in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector, both in the Asia Pacific region and globally, positioning Goldman Sachs to capitalize on complex business opportunities in these areas.
