James Gorman

Executive Chairman, Morgan Stanley

Search every verified James Gorman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Gorman, Chairman Emeritus of Morgan Stanley, appeared at an investment conference in May 2026. During the discussion, he reflected on his past leadership and shared views on corporate culture, remote work, and board governance. Gorman stated that "it's very hard to talk about culture if the business isn't working" and argued that a viable strategy must come first. He also said that employees should "stop feeling like tenants looking for their next bonus and start feeling like landlords," and that "young people are nuts if they're not in the office" because mentoring occurs there. When asked about a recent demand by the president and first lady that ABC remove Jimmy Kimmel, Gorman said the role of directors on consequential issues is "to advise not to do" and declined to share his personal advice, stating that such matters are between the board and the CEO. He expressed confidence in Morgan Stanley's new CEO, Josh, saying he is "world class" and will "rise to the occasion."