James Gorman
From MarketsWiki
| James Gorman | |
| |
| Occupation | Co-President |
|---|---|
| Employer | Morgan Stanley |
| Web site | www.morganstanley.com |
James P. Gorman was named co-president of Morgan Stanley on Nov. 29, 2007[1] along with Walid A. Chammah, both replacing Zoe Cruz who retired.[2]
Background
| This page is sponsored by... |
 |
James P. Gorman, 49, joined Morgan Stanley in February 2006 as the president and COO of the Global Wealth Management Group (GWMG). In October 2007, Gorman took on the additional role of co-head of Strategic Planning with CFO Colm Kelleher. In this role, Gorman works closely with other senior managers on continuing to develop global strategic initiatives for the firm.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in February 2006, Gorman held a succession of executive positions at Merrill Lynch, including leading from 2001 to 2005 the company’s U.S. and, subsequently, global private client businesses, the equivalent of GWMG at Morgan Stanley. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Gorman served as a senior partner of McKinsey & Company, where he was a member of the financial services practice, and as an attorney in Melbourne, Australia.
Affiliations
Gorman is a trustee of the Columbia Business School and of the Spence and St. Bernard’s schools in New York City. He was formerly a member of the board of directors of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association in Washington, D.C., and served as board chairman in 2006.[3]
Education
A native of Australia, Gorman earned a B.A. and law degree from the University of Melbourne and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.[4]
References
- ↑ "Walid Chammah and James Gorman Named Co-Presidents of Morgan Stanley”. www.morganstanley.com. Retrieved on Nov. 30, 2007.com.
- ↑ MORGAN STANLEY MANAGEMENT SHUFFLE: CRUZ OUT, GORMAN IN. Registered Rep. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- ↑ Walid Chammah and James Gorman Named Co-Presidents of Morgan Stanley. Yahoo Finance. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- ↑ Walid Chammah and James Gorman Named Co-Presidents of Morgan Stanley. Business Wire. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
