James P. Gorman

James Gorman
AO
Born
James Patrick Gorman

(1958-07-14) July 14, 1958 (age 66)
Melbourne, Australia
EducationUniversity of Melbourne (BA, LLB)
Columbia University (MBA)
TitleExecutive Chairman of Morgan Stanley
Children2
RelativesKatharine Williams (sister)

James Patrick Gorman[1] AO (born July 14, 1958)[2] is an Australian-American businessman and financier. He has been executive chairman of Morgan Stanley since 2012, and was CEO of the firm from 2010 through 2023. Before becoming CEO, he was the co-president and co-head of strategic planning at the firm.[3][4] Starting in January 2025, he will become chairman of The Walt Disney Company.[5][6]

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  2. ^ "James Gorman | ADVANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AWARD WINNER 2015". advance.org. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ^ [1] Archived 2014-09-14 at the Wayback Machine, November 29, 2007; accessed December 1, 2007. "Press Release: Walid Chammah and James Gorman Named Co-presidents of Morgan Stanley".
  4. ^ "The David Rubenstein Show: James Gorman". Bloomberg. April 12, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  5. ^ Frank (October 21, 2024). "The Walt Disney Company Board Names James P. Gorman as Chairman, Effective January 2, 2025". The Walt Disney Company. Archived from the original on October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Spangler, Todd (October 21, 2024). "Disney Names James Gorman Chairman". Variety. Archived from the original on October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.