Jamie Dimon is an American businessman and banker, born on March 13, 1956, in New York City. He has served as the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase since 2006. Dimon began his career as a management consultant and later joined American Express. In 1986, he became CFO of Commercial Credit, which later merged with JPMorgan Chase.
Under Dimon’s leadership, JPMorgan Chase has become a leading U.S. bank, achieving record profits of nearly $60 billion in 2024. However, this success has been accompanied by employee dissatisfaction, including concerns over salary increases, return-to-office mandates, and layoffs.
Recently, Dimon addressed the issue of remote work, stating that telework is incompatible with JPMorgan’s business model. He emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration for younger employees’ development and the company’s overall benefit. In January, JPMorgan announced that employees would be required to work from the office five days a week starting in March.
As Dimon approaches retirement, discussions about his succession have intensified. Analysts note that his departure could impact JPMorgan’s stock value, given his significant influence. Potential successors include Jennifer Piepszak, Marianne Lake, and Daniel Pinto. Dimon has indicated he would “likely” become chairman after stepping down as CEO, depending on the board’s decision.