FDIC makes leadership changes

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently made senior leadership changes.

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Ryan Billingsley was appointed Division of Risk Management Supervision director. He will oversee the agency’s safety and soundness examination and the supervision of insured commercial banks and savings institutions. He has been the division’s acting director since March. He previously served as Capital Markets and Accounting Policy deputy director, providing leadership on capital markets and accounting regulation, risk surveillance, and examination support.

Matthew Reed was appointed FDIC general counsel. He has been acting general counsel since January. He previously served as an executive in the Legal Division’s Emerging Technology, Anti-Money Laundering/Cyber Fraud Policy Group.

Alex LePore was appointed deputy to the chairman for policy. He will oversee the development and execution of regulatory initiatives and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on policy matters. He previously served as a deputy to the vice chairman and as a policy adviser to the acting chairman.

Mark Handzlik was appointed special adviser to the chairman. He will provide policy analysis and development and strategic counsel.

Dan Marcotte was appointed FDIC ombudsman and will serve as an independent and neutral, liaison between the agency and any person or entity experiencing problems with the FDIC’s supervisory, examination or resolution activities.