James Cayne

James E. "Jimmy" Cayne (February 14, 1934 – December 28, 2021) was an American businessman and CEO of Bear Stearns. In 2006, he became the first Wall Street chief to own a company stake worth more than $1 billion, but he lost most of that in the 2007–2008 collapse of Bear's stock and sold his entire stake in the company for $61 million.

For those of a similar name, see James Cane (disambiguation) and James Caine (disambiguation).
James Cayne
Cayne in 2007
Born(1934-02-14)February 14, 1934
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2021(2021-12-28) (aged 87)
Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationPurdue University
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCEO of Bear Stearns
SpousePatricia Denner
Children2; Grandchildren - 7
FamilyRichard C. Perry (nephew)
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