According to ChainCatcher, citing official information, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael S. Selig announced two senior personnel appointments covering data innovation, advisory work in the Chair’s Office, and regional leadership. Under the appointments, Donald Battle will serve as Chief Data Innovation Officer, working in the agency’s Division of Data and joining the Innovation Working Group. J Matthew Haws will serve as Senior Counselor in the Chair’s Office and as Chicago Regional Director.
Backgrounds of the Two Appointees
Official information states that Donald Battle previously worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including roles connected to the SEC Crypto Task Force and the Division of Enforcement’s data science group. His experience includes blockchain forensics, data science, and anti-money laundering. His new CFTC role is tied to the agency’s data function and its Innovation Working Group.
J Matthew Haws has more than 13 years of legal and compliance experience in derivatives markets. Under the announced appointment, he will advise from the Chair’s Office while also taking on responsibilities as the Chicago Regional Director. The two appointments were announced by CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig, and the official notice did not provide further details beyond the roles and professional backgrounds described.