JPMorgan Chase CEO champions DEI efforts despite mounting criticism

& At a recent Council of Institutional Investors conference in Brooklyn, New York, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stood firm in his support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, even as they face increased scrutiny from conservative activists.& Dimon emphasized that fostering diversity is not only ethically sound but also a strategic business decision. “It’s good for business; it’s morally right; we’re quite good at it; we’re successful,” he stated, as reported by& Fortune.& His message was clear: DEI is more than a trend—it’s integral to maintaining a competitive edge in today’s global market. In his remarks, Dimon made it clear that he wasn’t swayed by external pressure to scale back DEI efforts. “I’m not interested in other people pointing fingers. I’m not ‘woke’ at all,” he said.& Dimon’s stance was echoed by other corporate leaders at the conference. Tim Murphy, Chief Administrative Officer at Mastercard, emphasized the importance of diversity in driving innovation and retaining talent. “We’re committed to creating a global corporate environment where all people are treated equally and fairly and have equal access to opportunities and advancement,” Murphy explained.& He also noted that a diverse workforce brings a variety of perspectives that fuel creativity and...