{"id":44899,"date":"2026-02-09T10:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/company\/press\/bloomberg-appoints-former-cftc-chairman-rostin-behnam-as-global-head-of-public-policy-corporate-affairs\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:08:26","slug":"bloomberg-appoints-former-cftc-chairman-rostin-behnam-as-global-head-of-public-policy-corporate-affairs","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/company\/press\/bloomberg-appoints-former-cftc-chairman-rostin-behnam-as-global-head-of-public-policy-corporate-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloomberg Appoints Former CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam as Global Head of Public Policy &amp; Corporate Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='bbg-row bbg-bg--white ' data-anchor='row-69ff6840024ac'>\n  \n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"bbg-row--content\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class='bbg-column'>\n\t<div class='bb-wysiwyg'>\n    \n    <p><strong>WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 February 9, 2026 \u2013<\/strong> Bloomberg LP today announced that Rostin Behnam, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been appointed Global Head of Public Policy &amp; Corporate Affairs, effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>In this role, Behnam will lead Bloomberg\u2019s U.S. Government Relations efforts, overseeing engagement with federal and state policymakers, regulators, and corporate clients. He will work to advance Bloomberg\u2019s commitment to transparency, data-driven decision-making, and well-functioning financial markets.<\/p>\n<p>Behnam brings more than a decade of senior leadership experience at the intersection of financial markets, technology, and public policy. He served as Chairman of the CFTC from 2021 to 2025, where he oversaw U.S. derivatives markets during a period of significant growth, volatility, and technological change. During his tenure, Behnam was recognized for strengthening market resilience, advancing global regulatory coordination, advancing several data and technology initiatives, and prioritizing risk management across traditional and emerging asset classes.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to serving as Chairman, Behnam was a CFTC Commissioner and previously held senior roles in the U.S. Senate.\u00a0 An independent member of the FINRA Board of Governors, Behnam is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Georgetown University\u2019s Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRuss is a trusted voice at the intersection of markets and public policy,\u201d said Vlad Kliatchko, Bloomberg CEO. \u201cHe understands how regulation, technology, and data shape real-world markets, offering an incredibly valuable perspective to our clients and policymakers. I\u2019m excited to welcome him to Bloomberg.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRuss\u2019s tenure as CFTC Chairman demonstrated his commitment to market integrity, global regulatory cooperation, and thoughtful, data-driven policy,\u201d said Mary Schapiro, Bloomberg Vice Chair for Global Public Policy. \u201cHis years of leadership experience, combined with market expertise and sound regulatory judgment, make him perfectly positioned to help Bloomberg continue supporting well-functioning global financial markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Global Head of Public Policy &amp; Corporate Affairs, Behnam will work closely with Bloomberg\u2019s public policy, legal, business, and communications teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, supporting the company\u2019s engagement on issues ranging from financial regulation, data standards, emerging technologies, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be joining Bloomberg at a time when trusted data and informed policy engagement matter more than ever in global financial markets,\u201d said Behnam. \u201cBloomberg plays a unique role in supporting markets and helping governments operate more transparently and efficiently, and I am excited to begin contributing to that mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 February 9, 2026 \u2013 Bloomberg LP today announced that Rostin Behnam, former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been appointed Global Head of Public Policy &amp; Corporate Affairs, effective immediately. 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