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 | |
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Born | Evanston, Illinois, U.S. | February 14, 1934
Died | December 28, 2021 Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 87)
Education | Purdue University (did not finish) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | CEO of Bear Stearns |
Spouse(s) | Patricia Denner |
Children | 1 |
Family | Richard 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]
References
- ↑ "25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis". Time. February 11, 2009. http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1877351_1877350_1877327,00.html. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ Hoffman, Liz (December 28, 2021). Jimmy Cayne, Who Led Bear Stearns Before It Imploded, Dies at 87. Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jimmy-cayne-who-led-bear-stearns-before-it-imploded-dies-at-87-11640728601. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ↑ James Cayne, CEO for Bear Stearns Rise and Fall, Dies at 87