ECB Picks Bank Regulator Andrea Enria to Lead Oversight Arm
- EBA chief Enria beats out Irish central banker Sharon Donnery
- Nomination still requires approval by EU lawmakers in Brussels
Andrea Enria
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The European Central Bank nominated veteran regulator Andrea Enria to become the second-ever head of its supervision arm, succeeding Daniele Nouy.
Enria, whose appointment must be approved by European Union lawmakers, beat out Irish central banker Sharon Donnery for the job. As head of the European Banking Authority for nearly eight years, Enria has weighed into major EU debates from Brexit to bad loans, and has played a key role in coordinating Europe’s position on global banking standards.