Jamie Dimon Says There Is 'Absolutely, Positively No Chance' He'd Take Fed Chair Job

Summary

Jamie Dimon tells David Rubenstein he would absolutely refuse the Federal Reserve chair job but would consider becoming US Treasury Secretary if asked by a president. He stresses that he likes his current job and being his own boss. The exchange is career and succession commentary rather than an investment discussion.

• David Rubenstein asks Jamie Dimon whether he would accept a senior government role.
• Dimon says there is absolutely no chance he would take the Federal Reserve chair position.
• Dimon says he would consider Treasury Secretary if a president called and the conditions made sense.
• Dimon emphasizes he likes his job and has liked being his own boss for about 25 years.
• Dimon recounts a past APEC meeting when he was asked on national TV about Treasury Secretary speculation.
• No securities, commodities, sectors, or investment trades are discussed.