A JPMorgan Chase executive has been fired after videos posted to social media showed her emptying the contents of a limited-edition trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk during the New York Knicks’ championship parade last week, then walking off with the bin.
Angie Baez, 40, had been promoted to executive director of community and industry engagement for card and connected commerce at JPMorgan Chase more than a year ago, according to her LinkedIn profile. Clips that surfaced over the weekend show her dressed in Knicks gear, dumping the contents of a limited-edition blue-and-orange trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk before walking off with the receptacle. Additional footage shows her riding the subway with the stolen bin.
The videos drew millions of views across social media and widespread condemnation online.
Sources say the bank looked into the incident after the footage surfaced. A JPMorgan Chase spokesperson told the New York Post, “This employee is no longer with the company.” Ms. Baez could not be reached for comment. Sources noted she had attended the parade in her personal capacity.
The parade along Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes” corridor on Thursday celebrated the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, after the team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games.
The New York City Police Department told the New York Post that as of Saturday, no one had filed a complaint against Ms. Baez and she was not facing any charges. The limited-edition trash can is valued at less than $1,000, placing any potential theft in the category of petit larceny.
Before joining JPMorgan Chase, Ms. Baez had worked in diversity and inclusion roles at several companies. She previously served as executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion at The Infatuation, a New York-based restaurant review website that Chase acquired as part of its broader push into lifestyle and experiential content. She had also worked at Squarespace as a Diversity and Inclusion Program Lead, and held positions at Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, and Hudson’s Bay.
A bio on The Infatuation’s website described Ms. Baez as someone whose “dedication to making a positive impact shines through in every aspect of her work,” and stated that her efforts had helped position the outlet as a leader in equitable food media.
Ms. Baez also appears to have co-founded Same Page Co., a talent agency focused on increasing representation and equity in media and industry.
The New York Post first identified Ms. Baez and confirmed her termination with JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday.
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