TONY BLAIR BECAME SR ADVISOR TO JPMORGAN BACK IN JAN....NOMINATED "PRESIDENT OF EUROPE" NEWLY CREATED TITLE

Tony Blair appointed senior advisor to JPMorgan Chase
Jan 10, 2008
[link to www.jpmorgan.com]

JPMorgan Chase announced today that it has appointed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in a senior advisory capacity to the firm, effective immediately. Mr. Blair will also join the company’s International Council.

Mr. Blair will advise JPMorgan Chase’s CEO and senior management team on a part-time basis – drawing on his immense international experience to provide the firm with strategic advice and insight on global political issues and emerging trends. In addition, Mr. Blair will participate in select events and conferences for the company including senior-level client events and will provide briefings on political trends to the firm’s Board of Directors.

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Europe presidency
[link to news.bbc.co.uk]

Mr Blair earlier told the Financial Times he planned to take up "a small handful" of similar roles with other companies in different sectors.

"I have always been interested in commerce and the impact of globalisation.

"Nowadays, the intersection between politics and the economy in different parts of the world, including the emerging markets, is very strong."

As an envoy for the Middle East quartet, Mr Blair works on behalf of the US, Russia, the UN and the EU.

In October, Mr Blair was publicly backed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy for the job of president of the European Council - dubbed "president of Europe" - a role which will be created under the terms of the new EU reform treaty.

However, the former prime minister has played down speculation he is to be offered the job, with his spokesman at the time saying Mr Blair is "focusing on his current role in the Middle East".



“We’re honored that Tony Blair has chosen to join JPMorgan Chase as a senior advisor to our executive team and Board,” said Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO. “We operate our business all over the world, and Tony Blair will bring our leaders and clients a unique and invaluable global perspective that is especially critical in turbulent times like these. Our firm will benefit greatly from his knowledge and experience.”