John Alexander Thain
Former Chairman & CEO (Merrill Lynch 2007-2009), Merrill · United States
John Alexander Thain is the CEO of Merrill. Thain is based in the United States. Thain was born in 1955 in Antioch and educated at Harvard Business School and Harvard University.
American financial executive born May 26, 1955. Served as president and co-COO of Goldman Sachs, CEO of the New York Stock Exchange, and last chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch before its acquisition by Bank of America in 2009.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 26, 1955 · Antioch
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Harvard Business School, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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John Alexander Thain: FAQ
- Who is John Alexander Thain?
- John Alexander Thain is the Former Chairman & CEO (Merrill Lynch 2007-2009) of Merrill, based in United States.
- What company does John Alexander Thain lead?
- John Alexander Thain is CEO of Merrill.
- Where was John Alexander Thain educated?
- John Alexander Thain studied at Harvard Business School, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.