The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the appointment of Benjamin Eddy as the Senior Deputy Comptroller for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions, effective June 1. This significant appointment places Eddy in a key leadership role within the agency.
In his new capacity, Mr. Eddy will be responsible for overseeing the supervision of national banks and federal savings associations that hold assets ranging from $30 billion to $500 billion. He will also serve as a member of the OCC’s executive committee, contributing to the agency's strategic direction.
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould expressed confidence in the appointment, saying, "Ben brings deep knowledge of the bank regulatory and supervisory landscape and shares my vision for continual improvement." Gould further noted Eddy's "proven leader in the private and public sectors with a record of driving change in complex organizations."
Prior to joining the OCC, Mr. Eddy held various roles in the private sector, leading risk, regulatory, and operational transformation initiatives. His extensive career also includes experience in risk management, consulting, bank supervision, and audit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.