JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has offered his clearest indication yet of what he intends to do after eventually stepping down from the bank, saying he could write books, teach, or pursue media-related work while firmly dismissing speculation that he could enter politics.
This comes just weeks after JPMorgan gave investors its strongest signal yet on succession planning, identifying a group of senior executives widely viewed as potential candidates to succeed Dimon, who has led the largest U.S. bank since 2006.
While the timing of his departure remains uncertain, Dimon’s latest remarks suggest he is increasingly thinking about life beyond the CEO role, even as he intends to remain involved with the bank as executive chairman.
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Speaking in an interview with Axios that aired on Saturday, Dimon said he expects to stay active after leaving the chief executive position.
“I may teach somewhere, because I like teaching, and I might do something around a media-related thing,” he said.
He also said he expects to continue working with people he enjoys collaborating with and is considering writing.
“I’ll probably write a book” about management or the global financial crisis, he added.
Given Dimon’s reputation as one of Wall Street’s most influential and outspoken executives, any future books or public-facing roles would likely attract significant attention from business leaders, policymakers, and investors.
No Interest in Running for President
Dimon also sought to end longstanding speculation that he could eventually seek elected office, saying there is virtually no chance he would run for president.
“There’s pretty much no chance,” he said.
Explaining his reasoning, he pointed to both his background and personal circumstances.
“I’m very hard-pressed to think I should be doing something like that,” he said. “I’m a banker. I’m a New Yorker. I’m 70 years old. I’ve had a couple of health problems.”
Dimon underwent emergency heart surgery in 2020 after suffering an acute aortic dissection and previously received treatment for throat cancer in 2014. He also said the intense public scrutiny faced by politicians and their families is another reason he has little interest in pursuing elected office.
Although Dimon ruled out a political career, he suggested he could continue shaping public policy from outside government.
In recent years, he has expanded JPMorgan’s involvement in economic and geopolitical initiatives beyond traditional banking, including efforts aimed at strengthening U.S. economic competitiveness, manufacturing, and national security.
The bank has also launched a series titled “From the Desk Of,” through which senior executives publish views on public policy issues, underscoring JPMorgan’s willingness to engage in broader economic debates.
Dimon has increasingly used his annual shareholder letters, speeches and interviews to comment on issues ranging from fiscal policy and regulation to artificial intelligence, geopolitics and energy security, making him one of the most influential voices in global finance.
The interview follows renewed investor attention on JPMorgan’s leadership succession after the bank last month highlighted several senior executives viewed as potential successors.
Among those widely considered leading internal candidates are Marianne Lake, Jennifer Piepszak, Troy Rohrbaugh, and Doug Petno, although JPMorgan has repeatedly emphasized that the board will ultimately determine the next chief executive.
When asked whether he expects to remain CEO three years from now, Dimon declined to offer a definitive answer. Instead, he reiterated his longstanding position that the decision rests with the board while reaffirming his intention to remain involved with the company after stepping down as chief executive.
His comments mark a subtle shift from previous years, when he frequently said he expected to remain CEO for at least another five years. While he continues to avoid committing to a retirement timetable, his discussion of post-CEO plans suggests succession planning is entering a more concrete phase.
Under Dimon’s leadership, JPMorgan has grown into the largest U.S. bank by assets and market value, successfully navigating the 2008 global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple periods of market volatility. This means the eventual handover matters for investors and will be one of the most closely watched leadership transitions in global banking.