NEW YORK, Nov 19 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co on Thursday named a new head of investor relations, Reggie Chambers, who is currently chief administrative officer for consumer banking.

Chambers is replacing Jason Scott, who has had the job since 2016 and who will become head of global technology finance.

Chambers has been leading branch operations and the bank's branch expansion to 48 states from 23. He has almost 20 years of experience in financial services with prior experience including management consulting at McKinsey.

Chambers will report to Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Piepszak. "This is a great example of our strong talent bench," Piepszak said in a statement from the bank.

(Reporting by David Henry in New York Editing by Chris Reese)