Jamie Dimon, the long-serving CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has announced that he is 'likely' to become chairman of the bank once he steps down as CEO. This statement was made during an interview with Lesley Stahl on 'CBS News Sunday Morning' on January 12, 2025. Dimon, who has held the CEO position since 2006, emphasized that he has no political ambitions and instead plans to focus on writing a book or teaching after his transition. As of 2023, Dimon earns a substantial salary of $34.5 million and has been vocal about his criticisms of the Biden administration's regulatory policies, particularly the Basel III proposal. He has also expressed cautious pessimism regarding the U.S. economy while supporting some of former President Trump's tariff strategies. Potential successors to his CEO role include Mary Erdoes, Jennifer Piepszak, and Troy Rohrbaugh. In addition to these developments, Dimon is also being considered for a knighthood in the U.K. as part of Rishi Sunak's honors nominations, which include other notable figures like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. The nominations are currently awaiting approval from King Charles III and are part of a broader honors system that recognizes significant contributions to society. Dimon’s potential knighthood reflects his influence and contributions to the financial sector, particularly in relation to his praise for Prime Minister Modi's reforms and poverty alleviation efforts in India.