James Cayne

James E. Cayne (February 14, 1934 – December 28, 2021) was an American businessman. He was the CEO of Bear Stearns. In 2006, he became "the first Wall Street chief to own a company stake worth more than $1 billion".

James Cayne
Portrait of James Cayne in 2007.jpg
Cayne in 2007
Born(1934-02-14)February 14, 1934
DiedDecember 28, 2021(2021-12-28) (aged 87)
EducationPurdue University (did not finish)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCEO of Bear Stearns
Spouse(s)Patricia Denner
Children1
FamilyRichard C. Perry (nephew)

In February 2009, Cayne was named in Time Magazine's list of "25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis."[1]

Cayne died on December 28, 2021 at a hospital in Long Branch, New Jersey from problems caused by a stroke, at the age of 87.[2][3]

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