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James Donovan, aka Jim Donovan became a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs & Co. in 1993. where he has worked in the areas of corporate strategy, investment banking and investment management. Since joining the firm in 1993 Donovan has held many leadership roles. These include: heading The Client Experience Task Force, heading the Strategic Lead Management, heading Investment Management Services, serving as a member of the Private Wealth Management Operating Committee and serving as the chairman of Investment Management Division Labs. In addition, between 2002 and 2006 he served on the Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund board.

Donovan received a BS in Chemical Engineering from MIT, an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a JD from Harvard Law School. He is an active alumni of these schools, having a place on both MIT’s Corporation Development Committee and Athletic Committee, as well as a Friend of MIT Crew and a former MIT Crew Varsity Oarsman. In addition – to help students from financially-impaired backgrounds – in 2000, Donovan established an MIT Scholarship Fund. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia, teaching classes on corporate strategy and leadership.

Jim Donovan extends his philanthropic commitment beyond the educational scope. He is a member of the Board of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, the Board of Trustees of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and The Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology. After the death of his friend to cancer, Donovan created the Jim Donovan Fund for Prostate Cancer Research at DFCI in 2008. His endowment provides critical support to Mission Possible: The Dana Farber Campaign to Conquer Cancer.

James Donovan lives in Virginia with his four children. An avid runner, he runs road races to raise money for cancer prevention and treatment. Various publications have featured Donovan for his achievements and contributions, including Fortune Magazine and Harvard Alumni Magazine.