JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Jamie Dimon to be Honored as The Executives' Club of Chicago's 2010 International Executive of the Year

CHICAGO, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executives' Club of Chicago is pleased to announce Jamie Dimon, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. as the recipient of its sixteenth annual International Executive of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions to the global business community.  

Dimon currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Prior to being named to his current positions, he served as President  & Chief Operating Officer. In his capacity as Chairman and CEO, Dimon plays a leading role in the management of $2 trillion in assets and operations in more than 60 countries. Under Dimon's leadership, the firm has become an industry leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity.

In addition to Dimon's duties at JPMorgan Chase & Co. he serves on the board of directors of multiple non-profits, including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Clearing House, the United Negro College Fund and Harvard Business School.  Dimon also serves on the Executive Committee of the Business Council, Business Roundtable and the Partnership for New Your City and is a member of Financial Services Forum, Financial Services Roundtable and Council on Foreign Relations.

"The Executives' Club of Chicago is pleased to honor Jamie Dimon with the 2010 International Executive of the Year Award.  Jamie has built JPMorgan Chase & Co. into a venerable financial, not only surviving, but thriving in turbulent financial times," said Kaarina Koskenalusta, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Executives' Club of Chicago.  "Jamie truly exemplifies the high standards of global leadership the Club stands for and we congratulate him on his outstanding achievements"  

The annual International Executive of the Year Award was established by The Executives' Club of Chicago's Board of Directors in 1995 to honor individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the global business community.  The award reflects the Club's mission to provide the Chicago business community with the information and resources needed to establish effective global partnerships; enhance intellectual exchange; develop future diverse business leaders; and promote Chicago as a world class business center.

Mr. Dimon will accept the award in front of over 1,400 guests during the Club's Global Leaders Luncheon program on Thursday, April 22, 2010.  The luncheon will take place at The Fairmont Chicago, 200 North Columbus Drive, at 12:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $57.50 for Executives' Club members; $78.50 for non-members.  For more information about the program, including registration information, please visit the Club's Web site at www.executivesclub.org.

About The Executives' Club of Chicago

The Executives' Club of Chicago is a business forum for thought leadership, education and best business practices.  Founded in 1911, the ECC is one of the oldest and most prestigious business organizations in the Midwest.  The Club serves the community by providing information and resources needed to establish effective global partnerships, enhance intellectual exchange, develop diverse civic-minded global business leaders and promote Chicago as a world class business center.  

MEDIA NOTE:  At Mr. Dimon's request, there will be no interviews, cameras or video before, during and after his presentation.  Media registration is available by contacting Chuck Merydith at [email protected] or call (312) 263-3500 ext. 27.  

SOURCE The Executives' Club of Chicago