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CFPB Director Kraninger Announces Deputy Director; Additions to Executive Team

Director Kathy Kraninger recently named Thomas Pahl to serve as the Deputy Director of the CFPB.  The leadership of the newly created Consumer Education and External Affairs (CEEA) Division was also announced. 

The CEEA Division will be led by Policy Associate Director Andrew Duke.  According to the announcement, “CEEA will focus on a more coordinated and Bureau-wide approach to engagement and communication with consumers, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders.” 

Additionally, the Offices of Consumer Education and Stakeholder Management will include the recently formed Office of Public Affairs.  The Office of Public Affairs will be led by Marisol Garibay and the Office of Consumer Response will be led by Christopher Johnson.