Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jamie Dimon

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2026

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 is often scrutinized for its impact on the global economy and financial markets.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1978: Management Consultant

From 1978, Jamie Dimon worked as a management consultant at the Management Analysis Center in Boston.

1985: Took over Commercial Credit

In 1985, Sandy Weill and Jamie Dimon took over Commercial Credit from Control Data.

1986: Appointed CFO of Commercial Credit

In 1986, Jamie Dimon was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Commercial Credit.

1989: Donated to the Democratic Party

From 1989, Jamie Dimon donated primarily to the Democratic Party.

1990: COO of Travelers and Smith Barney

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

November 1998: Left Citigroup

In November 1998, Jamie Dimon left Citigroup after being asked to resign by Sandy Weill.

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, the United States' fifth largest bank.

2000: CEO of Bank One

In 2000, Jamie Dimon was appointed CEO of Bank One, overseeing its operations.

July 2004: President and COO of JPMorgan Chase

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

2004: COO of JPMorgan Chase

In 2004, after the merger with Bank One, Jamie Dimon became 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 assumed the role of CEO at 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: Board Member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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

2008: Obama Presidential Election

Following Barack Obama's presidential election win in 2008, there was speculation that Jamie Dimon would become Secretary of the Treasury.

2009: Ended Donations to Democratic Party

In 2009, Jamie Dimon ceased donating primarily to the Democratic Party.

2011: Executive Committee of The Business Council

In 2011, Jamie Dimon served on the executive committee of The Business Council.

2012: Chairman of The Business Council

In 2012, Jamie Dimon was chairman of the executive committee of The Business Council.

December 2016: Joined Trump's Business Forum

In December 2016, Jamie Dimon joined a business forum assembled by then president-elect Donald Trump to provide strategic and policy advice on economic issues.

2016: Campaign Against Brexit

During the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, JPMorgan Chase, under Jamie Dimon's leadership, donated large sums of money to the Remain campaign, and Dimon personally campaigned with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne against Brexit.