The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the appointment of Jessica Harris as director of its Division of Data and as chief data officer. Harris returns to the agency with 25 years of experience spanning surveillance, market conduct, data standards, and financial regulation, including prior roles at the CFTC and the National Futures Association and work in regulatory banking and financial services. The appointment positions her to oversee the CFTC’s data strategy as derivatives markets evolve and innovation accelerates.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2026-03-16
Commodity Futures Trading Commission appoints Jessica Harris to lead the Division of Data as chief data officer
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission appointed Jessica Harris as director of its Division of Data and chief data officer. Harris, with 25 years of experience in surveillance, market conduct, and financial regulation, will oversee the CFTC’s data strategy amid evolving derivatives markets.