

Platform in the healthcare delivery sector), and Advanced Recovery Systems (a roll-up in the substance abuse recovery space). His investments and board assignments included the YES Network (the Yankees regional sports network start-up), Brighton Health Group (a growth Ranging from leveraged buyouts to growth equity investments. During his tenure, Omer led a number of controlling and non-controlling investments

Prior to joining the Consumer business, Omer spent a decade in the private equity division at Goldman Sachs, focused on investing in technology-enabled businesses in the financial services, media, and healthcare sectors. After identifying several business opportunities, Omer became the Consumerīusiness’ first employee – tasked with building the team and overseeing the development of the product, operations, risk and marketing functions. Omer’s role in launching Goldman Sachs’ Consumer business started five years ago when, after a decade in private equity investing and investment banking, he was asked to lead a team to evaluate opportunities in the consumer space. Launch four years ago, the offering has resonated strongly with consumers including being recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Finance Companies. Goldman Sachs launched its consumer platform with a vision of giving consumers control over their financial lives through products that are simple, transparent, easy-to-use and always on the side of the customer. Under Omer’s leadership, Goldman Sachs’ Consumer business has grown to $7 billion in loan balances, $72 billion in deposits, and 1,700 employees and earned over $860 million in revenue in 2019. In his role, he oversees Marcus by Goldman Sachs as well as the Goldman Sachs and Apple credit card partnership. Omer Ismail is a partner at Goldman Sachs and the head of the firm’s US Consumer business.
