John Thain is an American business executive known for working as a president and co-chief operating officer at Goldman Sachs.
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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 Thain
- Full Name: John 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: $113,000-$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $83,000-$688,000 (Estimated range)
John Thain Age
John Thain is about 71 years old as of 2026. John 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
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Career & Work
John Thain's career includes business leadership roles with CIT Group and Merrill Lynch.
Organization: CIT Group
Role: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Period: 2010–2016
Organization: Merrill Lynch
Role: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Period: 2007–2009
Organization: NYSE Euronext
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Period: 2004–2007
Organization: Goldman Sachs
Role: President and Co-Chief Operating Officer
Period: 1999–2003
Rise to Fame
John Thain gained public attention through Served as the last chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch before its merger with Bank of America.
John Thain Family & Relationships
John 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 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: $83,000–$688,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $113,000–$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
