Our Employees

Management Accountability

Responsibility for creating a diverse and inclusive organization begins at the top. Our Chairman & CEO, Jamie Dimon, leads the Corporate Diversity Council – a group of senior leaders from across the company who set the vision and strategy for diversity at the firm.

Within the Investment Bank, Carlos Hernandez, head of our Global Equities business, and Blythe Masters, head of our Global Commodities business, represent our business on the Corporate Diversity Council.

 

“We are morally, programmatically and institutionally committed to inclusiveness and diversity.”

Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO, JPMorgan Chase, 2007 annual shareholder letter 

Progress on diversity objectives is reviewed monthly by the executive management of the firm and regularly with the Board of Directors. In addition, managers understand that they are accountable for making measurable, sustainable progress in this regard.

For example, within the Investment Bank, the compensation of colleagues who have significant management responsibilities is tied to performance against key people objectives, which include recruiting the broadest possible pool of talent, developing our employees through a range of professional experiences, and creating an environment where everyone can succeed on merit.

Managers are also encouraged to participate in a range of diversity activities, including:


 
 

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