President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Warren Stephens, a prominent investment banker and philanthropist, to be America’s next ambassador to the United Kingdom, pending Senate confirmation.
“Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time,” Trump said in a Dec. 2 post on social media. “I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies.”
Stephens, 67, serves as the chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., a privately held financial services firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Under his leadership, the firm expanded into major U.S. markets and established European offices in London and Frankfurt, making it a global player in financial services….