Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Announces Acting Deputy Director

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) Acting Director Mulvaney today announced he has selected Brian Johnson, who currently serves as Principal Policy Director at the Bureau, to assume the responsibilities of Acting Deputy Director.

“Brian Johnson is the first person I hired at the Bureau and has been an indispensable advisor,” said Acting Director Mulvaney. “Brian knows the Bureau like the back of his hand.  He approaches his role as a public servant with humility and unsurpassed dedication.  His steady character, work ethic, and commitment to free markets and consumer choice make him exactly what our country needs at this agency.”

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives. For more information, visit www.consumerfinance.gov.