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 last 38 years, while serving as the president, chairman, and CEO of his company, Stephens Inc., Warren has built a wonderful financial services firm, while selflessly giving back to his community as a philanthropist,” Trump mentioned in a put up on Fact Social. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full-time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies.”
Trump then congratulated Stephens, his spouse Harriet, their three kids, 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 function in his rising record of administration nominations. (Getty Photographs)
Based on the Stephens Inc. web site, Trump’s decide 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 Picture/Alex Brandon)
Below Stephens’ management, the corporate expanded into main U.S. markets and opened places of work 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 present sits on the Board of Administrators of Dillard’s Inc.
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When it comes to civic and neighborhood involvement, Stephens has chaired the board for the Arkansas Museum of Superb Arts; the Arkansas Museum of Superb 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.
