(Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to interview former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and Apollo World Administration (NYSE:) CEO Marc Rowan on Wednesday for the publish of Treasury Secretary, Bloomberg Information reported on Tuesday, citing individuals conversant in the matter.
The Monetary Occasions individually reported on Tuesday that Rowan has emerged as a prime contender for the Treasury job, citing a number of individuals conversant in the matter.
The Trump transition crew didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark, whereas Apollo declined to touch upon the stories.
Trump’s seek for a Treasury Secretary was widening after it was stalled over the weekend, and he was taking a look at different candidates, Reuters reported on Monday, citing two sources.
Billionaire investor John Paulson was initially one lead contender however exited the race final week. Howard Lutnick, who was nominated by Trump on Tuesday to run the U.S. Commerce Division, was additionally an earlier prime contender for the Treasury function.
Scott Bessent, a key financial adviser to Trump, remains to be seen as a candidate for Treasury Secretary.
The Treasury Secretary function is among the highest-profile cupboard posts, overseeing the nation’s monetary and financial coverage. As such, it is among the key roles being watched by international traders and Wall Road.
