FTC Chairman Joseph Simons to Depart Commission on January 29

Jan. 19, 2021, 3:46 PM UTC

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons announced his resignation today, effective January 29, 2021, according to statement.

  • Simons also says a number of other senior staff will depart from the FTC, including General Counsel Alden F. Abbott, Bureau of Competition Director Ian Conner and Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith
  • NOTE: Simons was sworn in as Chairman of the FTC on May 1, 2018

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