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Mark Oesterle to Serve as Senior Vice President of Government Relations; Tiffany Haas to Depart the Forum
Washington, D.C. – The Financial Services Forum announced today that Mark Oesterle has been appointed Senior Vice President of Government Relations, effective April 6. Tiffany Haas will depart the Forum after eight successful years as Head of Government Affairs to start her own consulting firm, Haas Strategies.
Oesterle will lead the Forum’s engagement with policymakers and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive advocacy strategy and advance policies that enable America’s largest banks to continue to drive economic growth and prosperity.
Oesterle joins the Forum from Truist Financial Corporation where he serves as Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Government Affairs. His previous experience also includes advising clients on financial compliance requirements and serving as Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs from 2001-2011.
“For the last two decades, Mark has been at the forefront of every major financial services policy debate in Washington. His expertise is well known, and his counsel is sought after. We are pleased to welcome him to the Forum at this critical time for the industry,” said Amanda Eversole, President and CEO of the Financial Services Forum.
“Commonsense financial services policy underpins our nation’s economic success,” said Oesterle. “I look forward to joining the Forum and working alongside our members to advocate for the policy results that best serve consumers, small businesses, and communities.”
Haas has successfully advocated for the Forum since 2018, building a strong government affairs operation that is well respected for its bipartisan expertise and effectiveness. Haas skillfully guided FSF members through five CEO hearings while strengthening U.S. GSIBs’ reputation and successfully advancing capital, digital assets, and prudential policies.
“Tiffany has led the Forum and our members through many consequential moments for the industry,” said Eversole. “From capital to GSIB CEO hearings, she has been a steady hand and skilled coalitions builder, negotiator, and leader. I look forward to continuing to work with Tiffany in her new capacity as a consultant for the Forum and am grateful for her counsel.”
“It has been an honor and privilege to work on behalf of Forum members and its Board, and I am deeply grateful to my exceptional colleagues,” said Haas. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and am excited about continuing to advocate on their behalf.”
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