President-elect Trump picked businessman and philanthropist Warren A. Stephens to function the U.S. ambassador to the Courtroom of St. James, who, in easy phrases, is the nation’s consultant to the U.Okay.
“Over the past 38 years, whereas serving because the president, chairman, and CEO of his firm, Stephens Inc., Warren has constructed an exquisite monetary providers agency, whereas selflessly giving again to his group as a philanthropist,” Trump mentioned in a publish on Fact Social. “Warren has at all times dreamed of serving the USA full-time. I’m thrilled that he’ll now have that chance as the highest Diplomat, representing the united statesA. to considered one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies.”
Trump then congratulated Stephens, his spouse Harriet, their three youngsters, Miles, John and Laura, and their six grandchildren.
The announcement comes as Trump continues to fill a number of positions in his administration.
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President-elect Trump nominated Warren A. Stephens to function the ambassador to the UK, marking off one other position in his rising checklist of administration nominations. (Getty Photographs)
In keeping with the Stephens Inc. web site, Trump’s choose serves because the chairman, president and CEO of the privately owned diversified monetary providers agency headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Stephens is a graduate of Washington and Lee College the place he acquired a BA in economics. He later earned an MBA from Wake Forest College.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump tapped Warren A. Stephens to function ambassador to the UK. (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon)
Underneath Stephens’ management, the corporate expanded into main U.S. markets and opened workplaces in London, U.Okay., and Frankfurt, Germany.
Stephens has additionally served as chairman of the Nationwide Affiliation of Securities Sellers (NASD) District Conduct Committee, and at the moment sits on the Board of Administrators of Dillard’s Inc.
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When it comes to civic and group involvement, Stephens has chaired the board for the Arkansas Museum of Fantastic Arts; the Arkansas Museum of Fantastic Arts Basis Board; the Episcopal Collegiate College Basis Board; and served on the Board of Administrators for the Central Arkansas Boys and Ladies Membership, amongst different issues.
The Senate must affirm Stephens’ place.
