Krishna Guha is an executive vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, head of the Communications Group and a member of the Bank’s management committee.

As executive vice president for Communications, Mr. Guha is responsible for developing the Bank’s communications strategy and deepening its engagement with key constituencies. He serves as the Bank’s chief spokesman, advises President Dudley on monetary policy communication and strategy, and is a member of the Bank’s executive committee that deals with financial stability and regulatory reform.

The Communications Group led by Mr. Guha seeks to promote public trust and policy effectiveness through effective communication. It consists of five functions: Media Relations, Digital and Multimedia Communications, Regional and Community Outreach, Economic Education and Internal Communication.

Mr. Guha also leads the Bank’s speechwriting process, and co-chaired its work group on housing and the economy.

Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Guha was an award-winning journalist and commentator at the Financial Times where he worked for 15 years, including as U.S. economics editor and deputy Washington bureau chief, Lex columnist and editorial leader writer (member of the editorial board).

Mr. Guha received his master’s degree in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and an earlier master’s degree from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University. He is a Fulbright Scholar, a C.V. Starr Scholar and has held a number of prominent fellowships internationally.

January 2013