The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a statement from Acting Comptroller Rodney E. Hood following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan Gould to serve as Comptroller of the Currency. Gould is expected to become the 32nd Comptroller and the first Senate-confirmed Comptroller since Joseph Otting departed in 2020. Hood noted that he has led the OCC for the past five months while the nomination was pending and said he will support a smooth leadership transition. The statement highlighted Gould’s public- and private-sector experience and pointed to priorities including tailoring regulatory requirements, embracing innovation in banking, and ensuring fair access to financial services.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 2025-07-11
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency welcomes Senate confirmation of Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Jonathan Gould as the new Comptroller of the Currency, succeeding Acting Comptroller Rodney E. Hood. Gould, the first Senate-confirmed Comptroller since 2020, will focus on tailoring regulatory requirements, fostering banking innovation, and ensuring fair access to financial services. Hood expressed support for a smooth leadership transition.