Jes Staley is a prominent figure in the banking industry, known for his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barclays, one of the largest banks in the United Kingdom. He was born in 1956 and has had a long and distinguished career in finance.

Staley began his career in banking in the late 1970s, holding various positions at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. over several decades. He rose through the ranks to become one of the top executives at the company, gaining a reputation for his expertise in investment banking and his leadership skills.

In 2015, Staley left J.P. Morgan to join Barclays as its CEO, succeeding Antony Jenkins. He took over the role with a focus on revitalizing the bank and improving its profitability amid challenging market conditions and regulatory scrutiny.

However, Staley's tenure at Barclays has not been without controversy. In 2018, it was revealed that he had been under investigation by regulators in both the United States and the United Kingdom over his handling of a whistleblower case. Staley had allegedly attempted to identify the author of anonymous letters raising concerns about a Barclays employee.

Additionally, Jes Staley has faced scrutiny for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. Staley had a professional relationship with Epstein, as Epstein was a client of J.P. Morgan during Staley's time at the bank. Staley has acknowledged having met Epstein several times, including attending Epstein's Caribbean island retreat.

But after much scrutiny, it has been revealed that their relationship and their ties were much stronger than previously reported.


In this episode, we hear how Jes Staley and his accuser are trying to keep her testimony from being unsealed.



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Ex-JPMorgan Honcho Jes Staley and His Accuser Fight to Keep Her Testimony Sealed (thedailybeast.com)