OCC Announces Chief Climate Risk Officer — 2022-09-12

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the appointment of Dr. Yue (Nina) Chen as Chief Climate Risk Officer. Dr. Chen will lead the agency’s climate risk efforts related to supervision, policy, and external engagement. She will oversee the activities of the OCC’s Office of Climate Risk and report directly to the Acting Comptroller of the Currency. Under Dr. Chen’s leadership, the OCC will continue to focus on the development and implementation of climate risk management frameworks for the federal banking system. "I am excited to welcome Dr. Chen to the OCC," said Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu. "We are fortunate to have someone with her background and experience in both finance and climate-related financial risk to lead the agency’s risk management work in this area. She is an asset to an already strong and dedicated team of OCC staff focused on the safety and soundness of our banks and the financial system." Dr.