Oct 22 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N CEO Jamie Dimon would consider a government role, perhaps that of the Treasury Secretary, if Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris wins the US presidential election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) chief Jamie Dimon has publicly praised former President Donald Trump while being careful to stay neutral in this year’s presidential election. But he has privately expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign — and even an openness to serving in her cabinet if she wins.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon privately backs Kamala Harris for president, a New York Times investigation has revealed. The chief executive has reportedly not made his stance known publicly because he is afraid that Donald Trump will retaliate against people and companies who opposed his run if he is elected next month.

JPMorgan spokesman Joseph Evangelisti emphasises that Dimon has never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate; instead, he speaks on policies to help strengthen the country and lift communities.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon would consider a role, perhaps that of the treasury secretary, if Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris wins the U.S. presidential election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is not mulling a role in either a Harris or Trump administration, a source close to Dimon told Forbes, disputing a report Tuesday that Dimon was open to working under Kamala Harris,

Speculation is mounting that JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is backing Kamala House for the White House and could even join her administration — despite recent denials and downplaying from company insiders including the Wall Street titan himself.

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan says he wouldn’t mind a role in Kamala’s government like of a Treasury Secretary if she wins the US presidential elections. As reported by the New York Times, the CEO has hidden his stance for fear of penalty in case the opposition party wins.