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“If you have the choice, it's far better to say, "That person has the job, and they really don't need that much of my oversight." Maybe they don't need any of it.”

Quote by Jamie Dimon

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Jamie Dimon is an accomplished businessperson currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Since 1995, Dimon has held various key positions at JPMorgan Chase, becoming CEO in 2005. Under his leadership, the bank has achieved significant performance growth and emerged as one of the most influential financial institutions globally. more

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