Biographical Summary

Dimon is a native of Queens and a third-generation broker who spent his summers working at his father's and grandfather's firm. A career defined by "big, showy deals" has made him a celebrity on Wall Street. Now Dimon's profile has risen even higher, thanks to his fire sale purchases of Bear Stearns and WaMu. In the wake of these deals, Dimon has emerged as one of the banking industry's most powerful executives. And, although JP Morgan has also been hurt by the crisis, it has one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry. Dimon reportedly shuns the black tie circuit and the golf course, considering music his only hobby.