The rise of Gary Cohn, from Midwestern kid to Goldman Sachs boss - and now adviser to President Trump

Gary Cohn, the former chief operating officer and president of Goldman Sachs, is taking up the role of director of the National Economic Council in the Trump administration.

The new position marks the latest stage in a rather incredible journey. As a kid who grew up in a middle-class family in Ohio, no one would've expected Cohn to reach the heights he has in his professional career.

As Cohn begins a new phase in his career, here are some of the most interesting snippets from his rise to the top.