Director Cordray has announced the appointment of Steven Antonakes to serve as Acting CFPB Deputy Director pending the Bureau’s identification of a permanent replacement for departing Deputy Director Raj Date (who leaves the Bureau today). Mr. Antonakes will also continue to serve as the CFPB’s Associate Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending.
The CFPB’s press release includes a description of Mr. Antonakes’ background.