Brian Deese was director of the White House National Economic Council in the Biden Administration. He formerly served as Global Head of Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, Inc., focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. During the Obama Administration, Deese was senior advisor to the President on climate and energy policy, and helped negotiate the Paris Climate Agreement. He also formerly served as Deputy Director of the National Economic Council and Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.¹

1. “Brian Deese.” MIT CEEPR. Accessed April 30, 2024. Available at: https://ceepr.mit.edu/people/deese/