Stephen Scherr
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Co-President
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Stephen Scherr is a leader with more than 30 years of experience in financial services and consumer-facing businesses, including nearly three decades at Goldman Sachs. He currently serves as co-president of Pretium, a specialized investment firm focused on residential real estate equity and debt, as well as residential credit. In this role, he is a member of Pretium’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, helping shape the firm’s strategic vision, investment approach, and organizational advancement. Stephen was chief financial officer of Goldman Sachs from 2018 through 2021, after serving as chief strategy officer of the firm, during which time the bank undertook considerable growth across new and existing businesses. He was a long-standing member of the firm’s Management Committee, led the Firmwide Risk Committee for many years and managed several of the firm’s most important businesses during his tenure. Following his career at Goldman Sachs, Stephen was Chairman and CEO of the Hertz Corporation from 2022 to 2024.
Stephen serves on the boards of the Jewish Museum and the New York Stem Cell Foundation. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Stephen earned an AB from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in 1986 and a JD from Harvard Law School in 1990.
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Background
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2024 — Present
Co-President
Pretium
Pretium is a specialized investment firm focused on U.S. residential real estate, real estate debt, residential credit, and corporate credit. As Co-President, Scherr helps guide the firm’s strategic direction, investment focus, and organizational development.
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2022 — 2024
Chairman & CEO
Hertz Global Holdings
Hertz is a global vehicle rental company that provides car and fleet rental services to consumers and businesses across international markets. As Chairman and CEO, Scherr was focused on transforming the company into a global leader in shared mobility, electrification, and digital-first customer experience.
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2018 — 2021
Chief Financial Officer
Goldman Sachs
As Chief Financial Officer of Goldman Sachs, Scherr was responsible for the firm’s financial planning and analysis, capital and liquidity management, risk oversight, operational and technology functions, and supporting strategic growth across global businesses.
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2016 — 2018
CEO of GS Bank USA | Head of Consumer & Commercial Banking
Goldman Sachs
As CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Head of Consumer & Commercial Banking, Scherr led Goldman Sachs’ U.S. banking operations, overseeing consumer and commercial banking products, digital banking initiatives, and the growth of the firm’s client-facing financial services.
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2014 — 2016
Chief Strategy Officer
Goldman Sachs
As CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Head of Consumer & Commercial Banking, Scherr led Goldman Sachs’ U.S. banking operations, overseeing consumer and commercial banking products, digital banking initiatives, and the growth of the firm’s client-facing financial services.
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2011 — 2016
Head | Latin America
Goldman Sachs
As Head of Latin America at Goldman Sachs, Scherr oversaw the firm’s regional business operations, client relationships, and strategic initiatives across the Latin American market.
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2007 — 2014
Global Head | Finance Group
Goldman Sachs
As Global Head of the Finance Group, Scherr led Goldman Sachs’ worldwide financing operations, including capital markets transactions, lending, balance sheet management, and the development of global financing strategies.
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2005 — 2007
Chief Operating Officer | Investment Banking Division
Goldman Sachs
As Chief Operating Officer of the Investment Banking Division, Scherr managed the division’s day-to-day operations, overseeing processes, risk management, and coordination across business lines to support global investment banking activities.
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1997 — 1998
Emerging Markets/Capital Markets | Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Division
Goldman Sachs
In his role in Emerging Markets and Capital Markets within the Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Division, Scherr managed client coverage and trading activities across global emerging markets, overseeing strategy, risk, and execution in fixed income, currencies, and commodities.
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1993 — 1996
Financial Institutions Group
Goldman Sachs
In the Financial Institutions Group, Scherr advised and managed relationships with banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions, providing strategic guidance, capital markets solutions, and financing structures to support growth and operational objectives.
In The News
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12 January 2026 · Bloomberg
Wall Street Homebuyers Plan Counter-Offer After Trump Threat
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9 January 2026 · CNBC
Watch CNBC’s full interview with Pretium Co-President Stephen Scherr
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7 October 2024 · PR Newswire
Stephen M. Scherr Joins Pretium as Co-President to Partner with Jonathan Pruzan
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Formative Years
Education
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Harvard Law School
Juris Doctor
1987 — 1990
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Princeton University
Bachelor of Arts
1982 — 1986
Areas Of Focus