History of Jamie Dimon in Timeline

Jamie Dimon is an American businessman prominent as the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase since 2006. His leadership at one of the world's largest financial institutions has made him a key figure in the global economy. He is frequently discussed in the context of financial markets, economic policy, and corporate leadership.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 13, 1956: Jamie Dimon's Birth

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

1982: MBA from Harvard Business School and Joining American Express

In 1982, Jamie Dimon earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and subsequently joined American Express, mentored by Sandy Weill.

1982: Graduation from Harvard Business School

In 1982, Jamie Dimon graduated from Harvard Business School, earning an MBA as a Baker Scholar.

1983: Marriage to Judith Kent

In 1983, Jamie Dimon married Judith Kent, whom he met at Harvard Business School. They went on to have three daughters: Julia, Laura, and Kara Leigh.

1985: Joining Commercial Credit

In 1985, Jamie Dimon followed Sandy Weill after he left American Express, and they took over Commercial Credit.

1986: CFO of Commercial Credit

In 1986, at the age of 30, Jamie Dimon was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Commercial Credit, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

1989: Political Donations

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

1990: COO of Travelers and Smith Barney

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

1997: Rumored Argument with Weill

In 1997, rumors suggested that Jamie Dimon and Sandy Weill had argued over Dimon's inaction to promote Weill's daughter, Jessica M. Bibliowicz.

November 1998: Departure from Citigroup

In November 1998, Jamie Dimon left Citigroup after Sandy Weill asked him to resign, reportedly due to disagreements.

1998: Timeframe of Alleged Offenses

From 1998, and within five years after the crimes became known, JPMorgan Chase was accused of serving the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

1998: President of Citigroup

In 1998, Jamie Dimon was appointed president of Citigroup, marking a high point in his executive career before his departure later that year.

March 2000: Appointment as 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, where he oversaw 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 with 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, marking a significant promotion within the company.

2006: CEO of JPMorgan Chase

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

2006: 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, expanding his leadership role within the company.

2007: Precursor to Financial Crisis

Jamie Dimon's leadership during the years leading up to the 2007-2008 financial crisis involved allegations of mis-selling mortgage-backed securities, resulting in substantial fines and settlements for JPMorgan Chase.

March 2008: 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: Secretary of the Treasury Speculation

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

2008: 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.

2008: Financial Crisis Impact

2009: 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.

2009: TopGun CEO Recognition

In 2009, Jamie Dimon was recognized as one of "The TopGun CEOs" by Brendan Wood International, an advisory agency, acknowledging his leadership in the industry.

2009: Political Donations

Until 2009, Jamie Dimon primarily donated to the Democratic Party.

September 26, 2011: Exchange with Bank of Canada Governor

On September 26, 2011, Jamie Dimon engaged in a heated exchange with Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of Canada, over the Basel III regulations, which Dimon criticized as discriminatory against U.S. banks.

2011: Executive Committee of The Business Council

In 2011, Jamie Dimon served on the executive committee of The Business Council, an organization of global CEOs.

2011: 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: $23 Million Pay Package

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

May 10, 2012: $2 Billion Trading Loss

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

May 2012: Describes Himself as "Barely a Democrat"

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

2012: Chairman of The Business Council's Executive Committee

In 2012, Jamie Dimon served as the 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 a series of controversial trading losses.

2013: Record Profits and Stock Price

In 2013, despite significant losses due to scandals and payments of fines, JPMorgan Chase experienced a year of record profits and stock price under Jamie Dimon's leadership.

2013: Timeframe of Alleged Offenses

Until 2013, and within five years after the crimes became known, JPMorgan Chase was accused of serving the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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 74% raise that included over $18 million in restricted stock.

September 2014: End of Cancer Treatment

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

December 2016: Joining 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: Campaigning Against Brexit

During the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, JPMorgan Chase, under Jamie Dimon's leadership, donated to the Remain campaign, and Dimon personally campaigned against Brexit.

2017: Forum Dissolution and Tax Cuts Support

In 2017, the business forum Dimon joined dissolved after Trump's comments on the alt-right political violence at the Unite the Right rally; Dimon supported Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

2018: Presidential Campaign Consideration

In 2018, Jamie Dimon "thought about thinking about" starting his own presidential campaign but decided against it.

2019: 60 Minutes Interview

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.

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: Return to Work

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

2020: Criticism of Democratic Party Candidates

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

2021: Condemnation of Capitol Attack and Trump's Criticism

In 2021, Jamie Dimon condemned the United States Capitol attack, leading to Donald Trump's complaint that 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 against JPMorgan Chase, accusing the bank of serving the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

June 2023: Encouragement to Run for President

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

November 2023: Preference for Nikki Haley

In November 2023, Jamie Dimon publicly stated that 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: Private 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, having previously served as chairman of the organization.

2024: No Plans to Run for Office

In 2024, Jamie Dimon clarified that he has no plans to run for office and is content with his position at JPMorgan Chase.

January 2025: Support for Trump's Tariff Policies

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

January 2025: Forbes' Net Worth Estimate

As of January 2025, Forbes estimated Jamie Dimon's net worth at $2.8 billion.

March 2025: Tariff Concerns

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.