History of Jamie Dimon in Timeline

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

March 13, 1956: Jamie Dimon's Birth

On March 13, 1956, James Dimon was born. He is an American businessman who later became the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.

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.

1983: Marriage to Judith Kent

In 1983, Jamie Dimon married Judith Kent, whom he met at Harvard Business School.

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.

2008: Treasury Secretary Speculation

After Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, there was speculation that Jamie Dimon would become Secretary of the Treasury, but Obama ultimately named Timothy Geithner to the position.

2008: Time's 100 Most Influential People

Jamie Dimon was included in Time magazine's 2008 list of the world's 100 most influential people.

2009: TopGun CEOs

In 2009, Jamie Dimon was considered one of "The TopGun CEOs" by Brendan Wood International.

2009: Time's 100 Most Influential People

Jamie Dimon was included in Time magazine's 2009 list of the world's 100 most influential people.

September 26, 2011: Heated Exchange with Mark Carney

On September 26, 2011, Jamie Dimon engaged in a heated exchange with Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of Canada, regarding Basel III regulations.

2011: $23 Million Pay Package

In fiscal year 2011, Jamie Dimon received a $23 million pay package, which was more than any other bank CEO in the US.

2011: Time's 100 Most Influential People

Jamie Dimon was included in Time magazine's 2011 list of the world's 100 most influential people.

May 10, 2012: JPMorgan Chase Reports $2 Billion Loss

On May 10, 2012, JPMorgan Chase reported a loss of at least $2 billion in trades that Jamie Dimon described as "flawed, complex, poorly reviewed, poorly executed and poorly monitored."

May 2012: Described himself as "barely a Democrat"

In May 2012, Jamie Dimon described himself as "barely a Democrat."

2012: Compensation Reduced to $11.5 Million

In 2012, Jamie Dimon's compensation was reduced to $11.5 million by JPMorgan Chase following a series of controversial trading losses.

January 24, 2014: $20 Million Compensation

On January 24, 2014, it was announced that Jamie Dimon would receive $20 million for his work in 2013; a year of record profits and stock price under Dimon's reign, despite significant losses that year due to scandals and payments of fines.

September 2014: End of Cancer Treatment

Jamie Dimon completed eight weeks of radiation and chemotherapy for throat cancer in September 2014.

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.

2019: "Most Prosperous Economy"

In a 2019 interview with 60 Minutes, Jamie Dimon claimed that the United States had reached "the most prosperous economy the world has ever seen" despite acknowledging issues such as income inequality and the China–United States trade war.

March 2020: Emergency Heart Surgery

In March 2020, at the age of 63, Jamie Dimon underwent "emergency heart surgery" to repair an acute aortic dissection.

April 2020: Returned to Work Remotely

In April 2020, it was announced that Jamie Dimon returned to work in a remote capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

2021: Criticism from Trump

In 2021, Donald Trump complained that Jamie Dimon was "not a patriot" because of his company's business in China.

2022: $34.5 million compensation

In fiscal year 2022, Jamie Dimon received $34.5 million from JPMorgan Chase.

May 2023: Testimony in Epstein Lawsuits

In May 2023, Jamie Dimon testified under oath in connection with lawsuits accusing JPMorgan Chase of serving the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

June 2023: Urged to Run for President

In May-June 2023, Jamie Dimon was encouraged by Bill Ackman to run in the 2024 United States presidential election.

November 2023: Prefers Nikki Haley

In November 2023, Jamie Dimon said he preferred Nikki Haley over Donald Trump as the Republican nominee in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

2023: $36 million compensation

In fiscal year 2023, Jamie Dimon received $36 million from JPMorgan Chase.

August 2024: Op-Ed in The Washington Post

In August 2024, Jamie Dimon published an op-ed column in The Washington Post, where he stated that the next president must "restore our faith in America."

October 2024: Reported Support for Kamala Harris

In October 2024, The New York Times reported that Jamie Dimon was privately supporting Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign.

2024: Board Member of the Business Roundtable

As of 2024, Jamie Dimon is a board member of the Business Roundtable, previously serving as chairman of the organization.

January 2025: Supported Trump's tariff policies

After Donald Trump took office as president again in January 2025, Jamie Dimon said he supported Trump's tariff policies.

March 2025: Tariffs Contributed to Uncertainty

In March 2025, amid a worsening economic outlook due to Trump's tariff threats, Jamie Dimon said that tariffs contributed to uncertainty in the markets.