Jamie Dimon hinted at what he might do after JPMorgan — and it's not politics
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has clarified that he has no intention of running for political office after stepping down from his role. Instead, he plans to focus on teaching, writing, and media-related projects once his tenure concludes.
Why it matters
As one of the most influential figures in global finance, Dimon's future plans provide insight into the transition of leadership at the world's largest banks.
Jamie Dimon said running for president is a bit "quixotic." ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Jamie Dimon said he's not sure if he'll be CEO in three years, weeks after the succession race heated up. Dimon said there's little to no chance he'll run for political office once he steps down. Instead, the 70-year-old said he'll likely write a book, teach, or pursue media. Last month, JPMorgan gave the world a better idea of who might succeed Jamie Dimon as CEO . And Dimon just gave a better idea of what he might do once that successor takes the job. Dimon, who has led JPMorgan since 2006, said that in addition to doing business "with people I like," he'll probably write a book about management or the financial crisis.
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