The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched an open selection procedure to recruit a new Executive Director to complete its leadership team following François‑Louis Michaud taking up the role of Chair on 16 April. The Executive Director will work directly with the Chairperson and be responsible for the Authority’s operational management, including developing and implementing the work programme and preparing Management Board meetings. Selection will be based on merit, skills and experience, particularly in financial supervision and regulation, through an open and transparent process, with the successful candidate selected by the EBA Board of Supervisors and appointed after confirmation by the European Parliament; in the interim, Jonathan Overett Somnier, Head of the EBA’s Legal and Compliance Unit, has been appointed Acting Executive Director.
European Banking Authority 2026-04-17
European Banking Authority launches open recruitment for Executive Director and appoints Acting Executive Director
The European Banking Authority has launched an open selection procedure to recruit a new Executive Director following François‑Louis Michaud’s appointment as Chair. The role covers operational management, work programme implementation and preparation of Management Board meetings, with selection based on merit, skills and experience in financial supervision and regulation, subject to confirmation by the European Parliament. Jonathan Overett Somnier, Head of the Legal and Compliance Unit, has been appointed Acting Executive Director.