The CFPB has lifted a nearly two-year hiring freeze and accelerated its recruitment efforts. Mick Mulvaney imposed the freeze when he replaced Richard Cordray, an appointee of President Barack Obama, and became interim Director of the CFPB in November 2017. In an August 15 email to staff, CFPB Director, Kathy Kraninger explained; “Broadly speaking, the completion of the staffing planning process means: The ‘hiring freeze’ is lifted.”… Continue Reading
CFPB announces new senior staff members
By Barbara S. Mishkin on
Posted in CFPB People, Regulatory and Enforcement
Earlier this week, the CFPB announced the addition of the following four people to its leadership team:
- Sartaj Alag to serve as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Alag was previously in charge of starting up and managing the CFPB’s Office of Consumer Response.
- Christopher D’Angelo to serve as Chief of Staff. Mr.