Michael J. Rigas, a Greek American public servant, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources by President-elect Donald Trump.
In his announcement on X, President Trump praised Rigas for his track record of accountability and efficiency, referencing his previous roles as Deputy and Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Acting Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term.
“Mike is a conservative warrior who knows how government works,” Trump said, adding that Rigas would contribute to his administration’s goals of streamlining operations and strengthening the federal government.
President Trump nominates Michael J. Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.#TrumpVance pic.twitter.com/u0rlqK6oSE
— Gayle Trotter (@gayletrotter) December 12, 2024
Rigas holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and degrees in economics from Boston University.
With experience in both the public and private sectors, Rigas has worked to improve organisational performance, serving as Senior Advisor and Deputy Administrator at the General Services Administration (GSA) and Chief of Staff at the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services. He also led the America First Transition Project at the America First Policy Institute.
Source: Ekathimerini.
