James H. Donovan is an American investment banker who is Vice Chairman of Global Client Coverage at Goldman Sachs.[1][2] Donovan is also an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia whose YouTube videos have received over five million views.[3]
On March 15, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Donovan to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.[7] He was nominated despite concerns within the Trump administration that with the addition of Donovan, there will be "too many Goldman guys" in top posts.[8] Donovan withdrew from consideration on May 19, 2017.[9][10]
Career
Donovan joined Goldman Sachs in 1993 and was named a partner in 2000.[11] During his career at Goldman Sachs, he has worked in investment banking and investment management, and on corporate strategy for the firm.[12]
Donovan served on the board of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. [17]
Personal life
In May 2024, Jim Donovan got engaged to Hope Hicks, an American public relations executive and political advisor who served in President Donald Trump’s administration.[18][19]