John Alexander Thain is an American business executive known for working as a chairman and ceo at CIT Group.
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Breakthrough:Served as the last chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch before its merger with Bank of America in 2007
10 Quick Facts About John Alexander Thain
- Full Name: John Alexander Thain
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Spouse of Carmen Thain
- Date of Birth: May 26, 1955
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Antioch, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
John Alexander Thain Age
John Alexander Thain is about 71 years old as of 2026. John Alexander Thain was born in 1955.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Field of Study: Electrical Engineering
- Period: 1977
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Field of Study: Business Administration
- Period: 1979
Career & Work
John Alexander Thain's career includes business leadership roles with CIT Group and Merrill Lynch.
Organization: CIT Group
Role: Chairman and CEO
Period: 2010–2016
Organization: Merrill Lynch
Role: Chairman and CEO
Period: 2007–2009
Organization: New York Stock Exchange
Role: CEO
Period: 2004–2007
Organization: Goldman Sachs
Role: President and COO
Period: 1999–2004
Rise to Fame
John Alexander Thain gained public attention through Served as the last chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch before its merger with Bank of America.
John Alexander Thain Family & Relationships
John Alexander Thain is married to Carmen Thain.
- Father: Alan Thain
Lesser Known Facts
- He faced significant public scrutiny for a $1.2 million office renovation during the 2008 financial crisis.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Alexander Thain
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 26, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: May 26
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Antioch, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Alan Thain
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Carmen Thain
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
