ALBANY, N.Y.—Among her first moves as the new governor of New York, Kathy Hochul has nominated Adrienne Harris to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services as its next superintendent.
Harris, formerly a top economic advisor to President Obama, must be confirmed by the state Senate.
"As I've said from the moment I took office, I will be assembling the strongest possible team to help New York move towards a brighter future and with Adrienne Harris as our state's top financial regulator, New Yorkers can rest assured that this administration isn't simply focused on just protecting consumers, but on advancing an equitable economic recovery that seeks to lift up all citizens, not just the privileged few," Hochul said. "From her time working with President Obama to help the nation forge a path forward in the aftermath of 2007's Great Recession to her vast experience in the private sector helping ensure companies of all sizes act as good corporate citizens, there is no one better suited to help lead this state's economy forward and I, for one, cannot wait to get to work with Adrienne to deliver real results for the people of this great state."
‘Honored & Humbled’
Added Harris, "I am honored and humbled by the privilege to work with Governor Hochul to serve the people of New York. Under her leadership, we will work together to ensure we have a robust and fair financial system, and an equitable economy. New Yorkers deserve no less. I look forward to getting to work."
Since leaving the White House in January 2017, Harris has served as general counsel and chief business officer, and presently is advisor at States Title, Inc., which provides title insurance and settlement services in a number of state throughout the nation.