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business2 days ago•2 min saved

SEC Elevates Woodcock to Lead Enforcement, Vows Stronger Investor Protections

The Securities and Exchange Commission named David Woodcock Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026, with Sam Waldon continuing as Acting Director until then. Woodcock, a former SEC director and current Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner, will lead more than 1,000 enforcement staff and steer cases that strengthen investor protection and market integrity, drawing on his SEC leadership background and governance expertise.

via SEC.gov|

#appointment #business #david-woodcock

world16 days ago•14 min saved

Australian lawyer tapped as Vatican's chief legal adviser by Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV appointed an Australian church lawyer as the Vatican’s chief legal adviser, marking a high-level leadership appointment in the Holy See’s legal affairs.

via AP News|

#appointment #australia #canon-law

politics18 days ago•10 min saved

Oklahoma names Williams Companies executive to temporarily fill Mullin’s Senate seat

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt selected Alan Armstrong, executive chair at Williams Companies, to fill Senator Markwayne Mullin’s seat until the November election. Armstrong has no prior public office and is barred by state law from running this fall, with Rep. Kevin Hern the clear favorite for the full term. The pick followed White House discussions, including with Trump, reflecting Oklahoma’s energy ties. The live updates also cover GOP moves on DHS funding and election-related proposals in Congress, as well as other items like King Charles III’s U.S. visit.

via Politico|

#appointment #energy #oklahoma

government2 months ago•1 min saved

Noem taps Charles Wall to lead ICE as Deputy Director

Secretary Kristi Noem named Charles Wall Deputy Director of ICE, praising his 14-year ICE career—including his time as Principal Legal Advisor who oversaw a staff of more than 3,500 attorneys and support personnel—and his focus on prioritizing the removal of violent criminals.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#appointment #government #homeland-security

business4 months ago•1 min saved

HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as permanent chair amid strategic ambitions

HSBC has appointed Brendan Nelson as its new chair, signaling a leadership change in the banking sector.

via Financial Times|

#appointment #banking-leadership #brendan-nelson

law5 months ago•1 min saved

Defense Lawyers Push for Bill Essayli's Removal Again

Defense lawyers are challenging Bill Essayli's authority to serve as a federal prosecutor without Senate confirmation, arguing he is an 'inferior officer' requiring proper appointment, and citing his social media statements asserting he still holds significant authority.

via Politico|

#appointment #california #essayli

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Trump nominates Heritage economist Antoni to lead US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Donald Trump has selected a Heritage Foundation economist to lead the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach under his administration.

via Financial Times|

#appointment #donald-trump #government

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Linda Yaccarino Named CEO of Telehealth Firm eMed

Linda Yaccarino has been appointed as the chief executive of a telehealth start-up, marking a significant leadership change in the digital health industry.

via Financial Times|

#appointment #business #ceo

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Saquon Barkley Declines Trump’s Sports Council Invitation

Saquon Barkley was surprised to be named to Trump's revamped Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition but has decided not to participate, citing a busy schedule. Despite his non-participation, Barkley has maintained friendly relations with Trump, having met him socially and publicly supporting him. The council includes various prominent athletes and sports figures, and its reestablishment aims to promote physical education and major sporting events in the US.

via CNN|

#appointment #athletes #politics

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Named Interim NASA Administrator

President Trump appointed Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation, as the interim NASA Administrator, a move that raises questions due to Duffy's lack of space background but aligns with his interest in spaceflight and his leadership role in transportation.

via Ars Technica|

#appointment #nasa #politics

media10 months ago•1 min saved

Mark Guiducci Appointed as Vanity Fair's New Editorial Leader

Mark Guiducci, the creative editorial director at Vogue, has been appointed as Vanity Fair's new top editor, becoming the magazine's first 'global editorial director' after Radhika Jones's seven-year tenure.

via The New York Times|

#appointment #editor #magazine

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

François Bayrou Appointed as France's New Prime Minister by Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France, marking a significant political decision in his administration.

via The New York Times|

#appointment #france #francois-bayrou

politics1 year ago

Bessent's Treasury Nomination Gains Traction Amid Diverse Reactions

Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump as a potential Treasury Secretary, despite not fitting the typical mold of a Trump loyalist. This choice suggests a departure from Trump's usual preference for appointing close allies to key positions.

via The New York Times|

#appointment #donald-trump #loyalist

politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon for DOJ Civil Rights Role

President Trump has appointed a strong supporter to a key civil rights position within the Justice Department, a move that has sparked discussions about the administration's approach to civil rights issues.

via The New York Times|

#appointment #civil-rights #justice-department

politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates Crypto Advocate Paul Atkins as SEC Chair

President Trump has selected Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner known for his deregulatory stance, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. This appointment signals a potential shift towards less regulatory oversight in financial markets.

via The New York Times|

#appointment #paul-atkins #politics