St. Louis Fed Presidential Search 2023: Archive

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The St. Louis Fed Names Alberto G. Musalem as Its Next President and CEO

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Alberto G. Musalem

Alberto G. Musalem

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis announced on Jan. 4, 2024, that Alberto G. Musalem would be its next president and chief executive officer.

In this role, Musalem represents the Eighth Federal Reserve District in national monetary policymaking on the Federal Open Market Committee and leads the 1,500 employees of the St. Louis Fed. He began his role on April 2, 2024.

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Presidential Search Committee

On July 13, 2023, the St. Louis Fed’s board of directors formed a Search Committee comprising eligible Class B and Class C directors, who are in place on the board to represent the public. Note: Class A directors, who are elected to the board by member financial institutions, are not permitted to take part in the selection of a Reserve bank’s president (or first vice president), nor are they allowed to sit on search committees for those positions.

Message from the Search Committee Chair

The Search Committee was focused on finding a new Reserve bank president and CEO to promote financial stability and a healthy economy for all. The person in this role should represent the views of constituents across the Eighth Federal Reserve District, lead a talented and high-performing workforce, and have an important voice in monetary policymaking—among other essential duties.

Read the full letter.

2023 Search Committee Members

  • James M. McKelvey Jr.

    James M. McKelvey Jr., Chair (retired from board Dec. 31, 2023)

    Founder and CEO, Invisibly Inc., St. Louis
    Class C director

  • Carolyn Chism Hardy

    Carolyn Chism Hardy, Deputy Chair

    President and CEO, Chism Hardy Investments LLC, Bartlett, Tenn.
    Class C director

  • Lal Karsanbhai

    Lal Karsanbhai

    President and CEO, Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis
    Class C director

  • R. Andrew Clyde

    R. Andrew Clyde

    President and CEO, Murphy USA Inc., El Dorado, Ark.
    Class B director

  • Penny Pennington

    Penny Pennington

    Managing partner, Edward Jones, St. Louis
    Class B director

  • Michael Ugwueke

    Michael Ugwueke

    President and CEO, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis, Tenn.
    Class B director



Public Input and Engagement

A Robust and Transparent Search

Throughout the process, the St. Louis Fed Presidential Search Committee was committed to conducting a transparent search, with the Bank providing timely and widely available information.

Read the recap.

Contact Information

Video: Public Engagement Forum

The St. Louis Fed held a virtual public engagement forum on the presidential search process on Sept. 7, 2023. This live Q&A featured Jim McKelvey, Search Committee chair; Carolyn Chism Hardy, Search Committee deputy chair; and Tom Daniels, a representative of Spencer Stuart (the executive search and leadership consulting firm supporting the search). They were joined by François Henriquez, St. Louis Fed executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel. The event was moderated by Karen Branding, St. Louis Fed senior vice president and corporate secretary. Transcript follows.


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FAQs: About the Search

Find information about the presidential search process, including the composition of a Reserve bank search committee, public information, and the roles and responsibilities of Reserve banks and their leaders.

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About the St. Louis Fed

At the St. Louis Fed, our teams excel through bold leadership and innovative thinking. In addition to promoting a healthy economy, our people foster a sound financial system, provide thought leadership on timely economic issues, engage in community development, and more.

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