One of the most widely discussed topics on Wall Street over the years has been the question of who will succeed Jamie Dimon as CEO of JPMorgan Chase, a role he has held for nearly two decades. Last week, the conversation gained renewed attention after Dan Pinto, the firm’s president and COO, announced his retirement, leading to the appointment of Jennifer Piepszak, currently the co-CEO of JPMorgan’s commercial and investment bank, as the new COO.
While Piepszak seems like a natural candidate for the CEO position, she has reportedly expressed disinterest in the role. During an earnings call last week, Dimon addressed the ongoing succession process, hinting that his successor might be someone less widely known within the company. “We have several exceptional people,” he remarked. “You guys know most of them. Maybe one or two you don’t know.”
Among the leading candidates to replace Dimon are:
Marianne Lake, CEO of consumer and community banking
Doug Petno, co-CEO of the commercial and investment Bank
Troy Rohrbaugh, co-CEO of the commercial and investment Bank
Mary Erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management
Meanwhile, BlackRock has also experienced notable leadership changes in the last week. Senior executive Mark Wiedman, once considered the likeliest successor to CEO Larry Fink, recently announced his departure. His exit follows that of Salim Ramji, long considered a CEO candidate at the asset manager, who left nearly a year ago to take on the role of CEO at Vanguard.
In response, BlackRock has elevated several senior leaders to bolster its operations in the Americas and with key institutional clients.
Among Fink’s possible replacements are:
Rob Goldstein, COO
Martin Small, CFO and global head of corporate strategy
Rachel Lord, head of international
Despite ongoing speculation, both Fink and Dimon have provided little clarity on their timelines for stepping down. However, one thing is certain: Whoever steps into these roles will face the formidable challenge of maintaining the momentum and legacy of two CEOs who are widely regarded as among the most influential figures in finance.
Ruth Umoh
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