Angie Báez, a former Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, lost her job after a viral incident at the New York Knicks championship parade, where she was seen emptying and taking a limited-edition rubbish bin. Her departure has drawn attention to her professional background and estimated earnings, which market commentator Jon Najarian placed between $250,000 and $350,000 annually.
Viral Incident at Knicks Parade
According to the New York Post, Báez was identified in widely circulated videos emptying a limited-edition New York Knicks rubbish bin onto a Manhattan street before taking the bin with her. Additional footage showed her carrying the item on public transport. The incident occurred during the Knicks championship parade in June 2026.
Following the videos, JPMorgan Chase confirmed Báez's departure. A spokesperson told the publication, “This employee is no longer with the company.”
Professional Background
Báez, 40, had served as Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement for Card and Connected Commerce at JPMorgan Chase for over a year. Before that, she was Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The Infatuation, a New York-based food and restaurant review platform acquired by Chase.
Salary Estimate
While Báez’s salary and net worth have not been publicly disclosed, market commentator Jon Najarian offered an estimate based on publicly available compensation data. Writing on X, he said, “Angie Báez was likely making around $250K–$350K+ in total annual compensation (base + bonus + equity) as an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase in New York.” The estimate has not been confirmed by JPMorgan Chase or Báez and remains speculative.
No Criminal Charges Announced
Báez was reportedly attending the parade in a personal capacity. No criminal charges have been announced in connection with the incident.
