Musalem is an economist and executive with public and private sector experience in economic policy, finance and markets. He became the St. Louis Fed’s 13th president on April 2, 2024.


He leads our 1,500 employees and oversees the activities of the Eighth Federal Reserve District at our St. Louis headquarters and branches in Little Rock, Ark., Louisville, Ky., and Memphis, Tenn. This includes economic research, fiscal agent responsibilities for the U.S. Treasury, supervisor of District financial institutions, community development, and regional payments, transparency, technology and support functions.

The St. Louis Fed is committed to a strong and resilient economy. We support the Fed’s mission in service to the Eighth District and the nation as whole.
—Alberto Musalem