JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon stated he would like to remain in his role for at least five more years. Dimon made the remark Thursday at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event; the statement was reported on January 16, 2026. Dimon has led the largest U.S. bank for two decades, making his succession plan a long-standing topic of speculation on Wall Street.
A JPMorgan spokesperson quickly clarified the CEO was joking. The company confirmed that nothing has changed regarding its formal succession plans.
Dimon had previously stated in the past year that he intended to step down within five years, though he provided no specific timeline. At the same event, Dimon definitively stated he has no interest in becoming the chair of the Federal Reserve.