The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has named Anat Gourji as chief financial officer and head of the corporate group. In this role, she will also be a member of the bank’s executive committee. Gourji’s appointment will be effective in October.
“Anat brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for the New York Fed’s priorities, cultivated throughout her career,” President and CEO of the New York Fed John Williams said. “She stands out as an exceptional leader with a commitment to mentoring talent and has a deep understanding of the bank’s infrastructure and operations. I look forward to her continued contributions to the bank and Federal Reserve System in this critical position.”
“Having dedicated my career to the New York Fed, I am thrilled to take on this leadership position and further contribute to this mission-driven institution,” Gourji said. “This is a unique opportunity to implement my technology, financial and resource management, and mentorship experience to this role.”
Throughout her career at the New York Fed, Gourji has advanced into senior positions in the Technology Group. She is currently the group’s chief operating officer. In this role, she oversees the New York Fed’s business technology, partners with National IT and other Reserve Banks to contribute to industry-wide best practices, and effectively manages a significant operating budget. Prior to this role, Gourji led a technology engineering team that built technology platforms for the New York Fed and new capabilities to meet customers’ needs.