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“If you consider the contribution of plumbing to human life, the other sciences fade into insignificance.”

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James P. Gorman

James P. Gorman is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the financial industry. Born on July 14, 1958, he has held several key leadership positions in major financial institutions over the course of his career. more

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