New York City, New York, United States, June 2026 – Golub Capital, a leading global private credit manager and direct lender, has appointed Laurence Stein as Co-President, strengthening its executive leadership team as the firm continues its global growth trajectory. Based in New York City, Stein will focus on sustaining operational excellence, enhancing organizational scalability, and strengthening the infrastructure required to support Golub Capital’s expanding investment platform and client service capabilities.
Stein joins Golub Capital after a distinguished 27-year career at Goldman Sachs, where he served as a member of the firm’s Management Committee and held several of its most senior operating and financial leadership positions. His appointment underscores Golub Capital’s commitment to investing in world-class leadership as the firm continues to scale its operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
A highly respected operating and financial executive, Stein brings extensive expertise in business transformation, operational strategy, finance, governance, risk management, organizational scaling, and enterprise leadership.
Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Asset & Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, where he was responsible for driving operational efficiency, strategic execution, organizational effectiveness, and business growth across one of the firm’s largest and most complex divisions.
Prior to that, Stein served as Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing critical enterprise functions and strategic initiatives across the global organization. Earlier, he held the role of Head of Global Operations, leading large-scale operational transformation programs designed to improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability across Goldman Sachs’ businesses worldwide.
His leadership experience also includes serving as Chief Operating Officer of Global Securities, overseeing operations across Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC), Equities, and Principal Investing businesses. Additionally, Stein held several senior financial leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer of Investment Banking, Chief Financial Officer of Securities, and Chief Financial Officer of Commodities, where he played a key role in financial planning, performance management, strategic decision-making, and business growth initiatives.
Earlier in his Goldman Sachs career, Stein led Financial Planning & Analysis and SEC Reporting functions, contributing significantly to the firm’s financial management and reporting capabilities. Before joining Goldman Sachs in 1996, he built his foundation in finance and professional services through leadership roles at EY and Deloitte.
Beyond his executive responsibilities, Stein currently serves on the Board of Directors of Truist Financial Corporation and Athos Therapeutics, bringing valuable governance, strategic oversight, and industry expertise to both organizations.
Throughout his career, Stein has earned a reputation for building scalable operating models, driving organizational resilience, improving operational efficiency, strengthening governance frameworks, and enabling sustainable growth. His extensive experience across operations, finance, administration, and strategic transformation positions him uniquely to help Golub Capital navigate its next phase of expansion.
As private credit continues to gain prominence as a critical component of global capital markets, Stein’s leadership is expected to further strengthen Golub Capital’s ability to deliver innovative financing solutions while maintaining the operational excellence and client-focused culture that have been central to the firm’s success.
About Golub Capital
Golub Capital is a market-leading private credit manager and direct lender specializing in financing solutions for companies backed by private equity sponsors. The firm’s expertise spans sponsor finance, broadly syndicated loans, and credit opportunities investment strategies. As of April 2026, Golub Capital managed more than $90 billion of capital and employed over 1,100 professionals across offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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