Jim Donovan (banker)
James H. Donovan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Investment banker, adjunct professor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Vice Chairman for Global Client Coverage at Goldman Sachs; member of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board |
| Notable work | Educational videos on YouTube with over five million views |
James H. Donovan is a prominent American investment banker currently holding the position of Vice Chairman for Global Client Coverage at Goldman Sachs. In addition to his corporate role, Donovan is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Virginia, where his educational videos on YouTube have attracted an audience exceeding five million views.
He has contributed as a member of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB), providing counsel to the President regarding all 17 U.S. Intelligence Agencies.
On March 15, 2017, Donovan was nominated by President Donald Trump for the role of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. However, amid concerns about a perceived overrepresentation of former Goldman Sachs executives in senior government posts, he chose to withdraw his nomination on May 19, 2017.
Career
Donovan began his career at Goldman Sachs in 1993 and was elevated to partner status by 2000. Throughout his time there, he gained experience across investment banking, corporate strategy, and investment management sectors.
Education
Donovan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he also competed as a varsity rower. He earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School in 1989 and later obtained a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1993.
Charitable work
He is an active board member for both the University of Virginia and the Karsh Institute of Democracy. His prior board service includes roles with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.
Personal life
In May 2024, Donovan announced his engagement to Hope Hicks, a professional in public relations and former political advisor within President Donald Trump’s administration.
Further reading
External links
- Jim Donovan biography - adjunct professor, University of Virginia School of Law