FDIC Names Amy C. Thompson as Director of the Office of Communications — 2019-06-24

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the appointment of Amy C. Thompson as Director of the Office of Communications. In her new role, Ms. Thompson will lead the agency’s internal and external communications initiatives, including planning and executing public affairs activities to promote understanding of the FDIC’s mission, objectives, and programs. “I am very pleased that Amy has joined our team. She possesses a wide range of both private- and public-sector experience in public relations that will benefit the FDIC as we carry out our mission to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system,” said FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams. Prior to joining the FDIC, Ms. Thompson was Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where she oversaw all external and internal communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement efforts.