The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced that Dr. Patrick J. Schorno has been named chief economist. He will serve as economic adviser to the Commission and is tasked with integrating economic analysis, regulatory cost-benefit analysis, and research into the agency’s work. Schorno joins from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, where he was deputy chief economist. His previous experience includes roles at Ally Financial and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and the announcement highlighted his background in financial regulation and the financial services industry.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission2026-06-01
Commodity Futures Trading Commission appoints Patrick J Schorno as chief economist to lead economic and cost benefit analysis
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as chief economist, with responsibility for advising the Commission and integrating economic and regulatory cost-benefit analysis into its work. Schorno joins from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, where he was deputy chief economist, and previously held roles at Ally Financial and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.