Jeffrey Zients Politician

Jeffrey "Jeff" D. Zients (born November 12, 1966) is an American chief executive officer, management consultant and entrepreneur. Since late February 2014, he has served as Director of the United States National Economic Council and President Obama's Economic Advisor. Zients has served as the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, a position he held until April 24, 2013. On September 13, 2013, it was announced that Zients would replace Gene Sperling as Director of the National Economic Council.Zients' assumption of the role of Director of the National Economic Council was delayed by his acceptance of an assignment from President Barack Obama to fix the problems of HealthCare.gov. Zients is widely credited with salvaging HealthCare.gov, and has come to be referred to as "Mr. Fix-It" within the Obama Administration.

Personal facts

Jeffrey Zients
Birth dateNovember 12, 1966
Birth place
Maryland , Kensington Maryland , United States
Religion
Judaism
Education
Duke University

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Office holder

deputy
Jeffrey Liebman
office
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Director of the National Economic Council
Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget
Chief Performance Officer of the United States
party
Democratic Party (United States)
president
successor
Jack Lew
Beth Cobert

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External resources

  1. http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/advisory-boards/jobs-council