UAE - Mubasher: The board of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has appointed F. Christopher Calabia as the new Chief Executive to succeed Bryan Stirewalt effective from 1 October 2021.
With a 30-year experience across various public and not-for-profit sectors, Chris occupied various specialised policy and supervision roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
He joins the DFSA from a senior advisory position at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Chairman of the DFSA, Fadel Al Ali, said: "Chris’s experience, driving innovation in complex environments while maintaining the stability and integrity of financial systems, will further strengthen the DIFC’s standing as a global financial hub."
Al Ali added: "During his tenure, Bryan has played an instrumental role in maintaining the DFSA’s reputation as a leading global regulator and has been a valued and respected leader at the DFSA, particularly through a challenging period."
