Richmond Fed chooses Thomas Barkin as president: Bloomberg

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's directors have selected Thomas Barkin, chief risk officer at global consulting firm McKinsey & Co., as the institution's next president, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing a person familiar with the decision.

If the decision is finalized, Barkin will succeed Jeffrey Lacker, who resigned in April.

(Editing by Sandra Maler)

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