Conor Hillery: JP Morgan Europe Co-CEO Appointment
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JP Morgan has named Conor Hillery and Matthieu Pigasse as co-CEOs of its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, succeeding Filippo Gori, who transitioned to a role co-heading global banking in New York earlier this summer. Hillery will continue to lead investment banking across EMEA.
Leadership Transition and Responsibilities
The appointments of hillery and Pigasse mark a shift in leadership for JP Morgan’s EMEA operations. Filippo Gori’s move to New York was driven by the demands of his expanded role as co-head of global banking, as reported by The Irish Times. Hillery will retain his existing role as head of investment banking for the EMEA region, adding the co-CEO responsibilities.
According to the Irish Times, Gori expressed his confidence in the new leadership, stating he had worked closely with both Hillery and Pigasse over the past 18 months.
Conor Hillery’s Background
Conor Hillery, originally from Dublin, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin (UCD) and qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG. His career path includes positions at Kleinwort Benson in London and Cazenove, which was acquired by JP Morgan in 2010. The Irish Times details his progression within JP Morgan.
Hillery’s internal JP Morgan career includes serving as co-head of UK investment banking from 2013 to 2016, followed by co-leading the firm’s global financial institutions group. He was appointed sole head of investment banking for the EMEA region in 2024.
Reporting Structure and JP Morgan’s Irish Presence
The newly appointed co-CEOs will report to Mary erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management, and Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh, co-CEOs of commercial and investment banking. this structure reflects JP Morgan’s global organizational framework.
JP Morgan has a significant presence in Ireland, employing approximately 1,450 people. This includes a substantial workforce at Global Shares,a fintech company acquired by JP Morgan three years ago for around €665 million,located in Clonakilty. JP Morgan’s Irish operations date back to 1962.