Federal Reserve Governor Milan Steps Down as White House Economic Council Chair

Milan, who joined the Fed in September, had been on leave from the council role and will continue as governor until a successor is confirmed.

Summary

On February 4, a White House official announced that Federal Reserve Governor Milan resigned from his position as Chair of the White House Economic Council. Milan had been on leave from this role since joining the Federal Reserve in September. Despite stepping down, he will continue serving as a Fed Governor until a new council chair is confirmed.

Terms & Concepts
  • Federal Reserve Governor: A member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. central bank, responsible for influencing monetary policy and financial regulation.
  • White House Economic Council: An advisory body that assists the U.S. president in developing and implementing economic policy.