Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jamie Dimon

Discover the career path of Jamie Dimon, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jamie Dimon is the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, a position he has held since 2006. As a prominent figure in the financial industry, he leads one of the world's largest and most influential banks. His leadership and strategic decisions have significantly impacted the global financial landscape. He is frequently regarded as one of the most influential business leaders in the world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1982: Graduated from Harvard Business School and joined American Express

In 1982, after earning an MBA from Harvard Business School, Jamie Dimon joined American Express, working under the mentorship of Sandy Weill.

1985: Left American Express

In 1985, Sandy Weill left American Express, and Jamie Dimon followed him.

1986: Appointed CFO of Commercial Credit

In 1986, at the age of 30, Jamie Dimon was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Commercial Credit and later became the firm's president.

1990: COO of Travelers and Smith Barney

From 1990 to 1998, Jamie Dimon was chief operating officer (COO) of both the insurer Travelers and the brokerage firm Smith Barney.

November 1998: Left Citigroup

Jamie Dimon left Citigroup in November 1998 after being asked to resign by Sandy Weill during a weekend executive retreat.

1998: President of Citigroup

In 1998, Jamie Dimon became president of Citigroup.

March 2000: Became CEO of Bank One

In March 2000, Jamie Dimon became CEO of Bank One, which was the nation's fifth largest bank at the time.

2000: CEO of Bank One

In 2000, Jamie Dimon was appointed CEO of Bank One, overseeing its operations until the merger with JPMorgan Chase in 2004.

July 2004: President and COO of JPMorgan Chase

In July 2004, when JPMorgan Chase merged with Bank One, Jamie Dimon became president and chief operating officer of the combined company.

2004: COO of JPMorgan Chase

In 2004, following the merger of Bank One and JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon became the COO of JPMorgan Chase.

December 31, 2005: Named CEO of JPMorgan Chase

On December 31, 2005, Jamie Dimon was named CEO of JPMorgan Chase.

2006: CEO of JPMorgan Chase

In 2006, Jamie Dimon became the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of JPMorgan Chase.

December 31, 2006: Named Chairman and President of JPMorgan Chase

On December 31, 2006, Jamie Dimon was named chairman and president of JPMorgan Chase.

March 2008: Class A board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

In March 2008, Jamie Dimon became a Class A board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

2020: Presidential Campaign Thoughts

During the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Jamie Dimon criticized the lack of a "strong centrist, pro-business, pro-free enterprise" candidate and in 2018, he "thought about thinking about" starting his own presidential campaign, but decided that it would be too unpopular to succeed.