New Yorkers Dream of Running Big Local Companies

Forget all the buzz about tech CEOs like Elon Musk. Turns out, many New York grads have their eyes on more local CEO gigs. Instead of just dreaming about Silicon Valley, they’re thinking bigger about the big names right here in the Empire State.

Here’s Who New Yorkers Want to Be Boss Of

When asked which company they’d want to be in charge of, New Yorkers picked favorites like JPMorgan Chase, Bloomingdale’s, American Express, PepsiCo, Saks Fifth Avenue, and JetBlue Airways. These are the companies that show off New York’s vibe, from finance to fashion and pretty much everything in between.

Tech Is Cool, But Finance and Retail Are Where It’s At

Google and Amazon are huge nationwide favorites, but New Yorkers really love leaders like Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase and Stephen Squeri at American Express. These are the powerhouses behind New York’s money scene, and grads want in on that action.

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Luxury Shopping CEO? Yes, Thank You!

Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue made the list too, showing that many grads want to run the kinds of stores where style meets serious business. Their CEOs are shaking things up with fresh ideas and cool tech, making those dream jobs even sweeter.

Flying High with JetBlue

JetBlue caught a lot of attention too. Joanna Geraghty, their CEO, is pushing for a greener, and bigger airline, which is a good goal if you love travel and want to make a difference.

Ladies Leading Big

Shoutout to the women who are going next level in these roles including Lauren Hobart at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Carol Tomé at UPS. They are an inspiration to women that would like to lead major companies like them. .

So What’s the Takeaway?

New York grads want to be leaders in places that matter to their city and lifestyle. From Wall Street to Fifth Avenue to the friendly skies, they’re dreaming big but keeping it local. So ladies, if you’re thinking about your own future, look around because you might find your dream CEO job closer than you think.