James Cayne

James Cayne
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
SpousePatricia Denner
Children1
FamilyRichard C. Perry (nephew)

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".

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

  1. ↑ "25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis". Time. February 11, 2009. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  2. ↑ Hoffman, Liz (December 28, 2021). "Jimmy Cayne, Who Led Bear Stearns Before It Imploded, Dies at 87". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  3. ↑ James Cayne, CEO for Bear Stearns Rise and Fall, Dies at 87