03/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 12:20
Washington, D.C. - The Bank Policy Institute today announced the hiring of Sam Fabens as Head of Communications. Sam will start the position on April 20.
"We are excited to welcome Sam to BPI," said Chief Public Affairs Officer Kate Childress. "With nearly two decades of experience in D.C., he brings insights and perspective to our team that will further strengthen our advocacy for our member banks."
"BPI advocates on complex regulatory and economic issues, and our effectiveness depends on being clearly understood by policymakers, media and the public," said BPI CEO Greg Baer. "Sam brings the expertise to elevate our voice and broaden the reach of our policy work."
Sam joins BPI after 17 years at public affairs agency VOX Global, where he most recently served as a partner and led the firm's financial services practice. At VOX, Sam worked with clients across a range of industries, including financial services, technology and telecommunications, to develop and execute communications campaigns that drive public policy. Sam has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colby College in Economics and International Studies.
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The Bank Policy Institute is a nonpartisan public policy, research and advocacy group that represents universal banks, regional banks and the major foreign banks doing business in the United States. The Institute produces academic research and analysis on regulatory and monetary policy topics, analyzes and comments on proposed regulations, and represents the financial services industry with respect to cybersecurity, fraud, and other information security issues.
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