Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, signaled that his retirement is closer than ever during an investor day event on May 20, 2024. Dimon had previously stated that he would stay in the role for at least five more years but now seems to be reconsidering his plans.
During a question-and-answer session with analysts, Dimon said, 'The timetable is not five years anymore.' He added that he would leave the company when he can no longer give it his full attention. If an immediate successor is needed, it would likely be Daniel Pinto, the bank’s president and chief operating officer.
JPMorgan Chase has been exploring succession planning for some time. In April 2024, the board identified potential candidates to take over from Dimon on a short- and long-term basis. Other candidates include Jennifer Piepszak and Troy Rohrbaugh, co-CEOs of the company’s expanded commercial and investment bank; Marianne Lake, CEO of consumer and community banking; and Mary Erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management.
Dimon has been with JPMorgan Chase since 2005. He became CEO in 2006 after the merger between Bank One Corporation and J.P. Morgan & Co. Under his leadership, the bank has grown to become one of the largest financial institutions in the world.
JPMorgan Chase stock dipped during trading on May 20, down about 4.5% from its previous close, following Dimon’s comments about his retirement plans.