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

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 13, 1956: Jamie Dimon Born

On March 13, 1956, James "Jamie" Dimon was born.

1978: Management Consultant

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

1978: Graduated from Tufts University

In 1978, Jamie Dimon graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, having studied economics and psychology.

1980: Enrolled at Harvard Business School

In 1980, Jamie Dimon enrolled at Harvard Business School.

1982: Graduated from Harvard Business School

In 1982, Jamie Dimon graduated from Harvard Business School with an M.B.A. degree, receiving Baker Scholar honors.

1983: Married Judith Kent

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

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.

1997: Argument with Sandy Weill

In 1997, Jamie Dimon and Sandy Weill reportedly argued over Dimon's inaction to promote Weill's daughter.

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.

1998: Jeffrey Epstein a client of JP Morgan

In 1998, Jeffrey Epstein became a client of JP Morgan.

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.

2006: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2006, Jamie Dimon was included in Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people.

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.

December 2008: Called Alistair Darling

In December 2008, Jamie Dimon called the British chancellor, Alistair Darling, about the tax on bankers' bonuses.

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.

2008: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

2009: Ended Donations to Democratic Party

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

2009: TopGun CEO

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

2009: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

September 26, 2011: Exchange with Mark Carney

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

2011: Executive Committee of The Business Council

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

2011: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

2011: Pay Package

Jamie Dimon received a $23 million pay package for fiscal year 2011.

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 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: Chairman of The Business Council

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

2012: Reduced Compensation

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

2013: Record Profits Despite Losses

In 2013, Dimon led JPMorgan Chase to a year of record profits and stock price increases, despite significant losses due to scandals and fines.

2013: End of Jeffrey Epstein client relationship with JP Morgan

In 2013, JP Morgan ended it's client relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

January 24, 2014: Dimon receives $20 million for 2013 work

On January 24, 2014, it was announced that Jamie Dimon would receive $20 million for his work in 2013.

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.

2017: Business Forum Dissolved

In 2017, the business forum Dimon joined dissolved after Trump's comments on the alt-right political violence at the Unite the Right rally.

2018: Considered Presidential Campaign

In 2018 Jamie Dimon "thought about thinking about" starting his own presidential campaign, but decided that it would be too unpopular to succeed.

2019: 60 Minutes Interview

In a 2019 interview with 60 Minutes, Jamie Dimon claimed that the United States "is the most prosperous economy the world has ever seen."

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2020: Criticized Lack of Centrist Candidate

During the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Jamie Dimon criticized the lack of a "strong centrist, pro-business, pro-free enterprise" candidate.

2021: Trump Complained About Dimon

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

2022: Fiscal Year Compensation

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

May 2023: Testified in Lawsuits

In May 2023, Jamie Dimon testified under oath in connection with two lawsuits filed against JPMorgan Chase regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

June 2023: Encouraged to Run for President

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

November 2023: Preferred 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: Fiscal Year 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," and endorsed neither Trump nor Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

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 also a board member of the Business Roundtable.

2024: No Plans to Run for Office

In June 2023, Jamie Dimon clarified that he has no plans to run for office at this time, and that he is happy with his current leading position in JPMorgan Chase.

2024: Fiscal Year Compensation

In fiscal year 2024, Jamie Dimon received $39 million from JPMorgan Chase.

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, despite having previously criticized them.

March 2025: Tariffs Contributing 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.

June 2025: Retirement Plans

In June 2025, Jamie Dimon said his retirement is still "several years away" and that he may stick around longer.

October 2025: US Government Shutdown

In October 2025, Jamie Dimon said the ongoing US government shutdown was a "bad idea", but downplayed its implications for the economy.

October 2025: BBC Interview on Market Correction

In October 2025, Jamie Dimon told the BBC that he saw an increased risk of a major U.S. market correction within the next six months to two years.

December 2025: Net Worth Estimated by Forbes

As of December 2025, Forbes estimated Jamie Dimon's net worth at $3 billion.

January 2026: Trump Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase and Dimon

In January 2026, Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon claiming his accounts were closed for "political reasons".