Economics
Obama's G-20 Adviser Atkinson to Be Replaced by Treasury Aide
- Adeyemo has worked in Obama adminsitration since 2009
- G-20 sherpa role previously held by Froman, Brainard
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U.S. Treasury official Adewale Adeyemo will replace Caroline Atkinson as U.S. President Barack Obama’s emissary to the Group of 20 economies, the White House said.
Atkinson is stepping down as Obama’s deputy national security adviser for international economics, and so-called G-20 sherpa, after two years. The role involves organizing international summits for leaders and shaping the decisions they make on policies for the world economy.