Kevin Warsh reverts to 'Chairman' title, signaling break from Fed's recent branding

The title shift from 'chair' to 'chairman' marks a symbolic departure from the Yellen-Powell era as Warsh prepares for Friday's swearing-in.

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Active Update Window · updated 2026-06-12 21:02 UTCThis story updates earlier coverage: Kevin Warsh reverts to 'Chairman' title, signaling break from Fed's recent branding

Kevin Warsh is reclaiming the traditional title of "chairman" for the Federal Reserve, a move that reverses the branding adopted by his two immediate predecessors.

The Federal Reserve's website now lists Warsh as "chair...

President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear Warsh in on Friday, formalizing the transition at the central bank.

The title shift underscores a stylistic break from the Yellen-Powell era, where the role was officially designated simply as "chair.".