James Cayne
American executive, salesman, and bridge player (1934–2021)
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".
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| Born | February 14, 1934 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2021 (aged 87) Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Purdue University (did not finish) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of Bear Stearns |
| Spouse | 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
change- ↑ "25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis". Time. February 11, 2009. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ Hoffman, Liz (December 28, 2021). "Jimmy Cayne, Who Led Bear Stearns Before It Imploded, Dies at 87". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ↑ James Cayne, CEO for Bear Stearns Rise and Fall, Dies at 87
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