Debora Spar to Join Goldman Sachs Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS today announced the election of Debora L. Spar as an independent director of the firm effective immediately. Dr. Spar's election expands the Board to 11 directors, nine of whom are independent directors. Dr. Spar will be a member of each of the firm's Audit, Risk, Compensation and Corporate Governance and Nominating committees.