José Manuel Campa, current Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA), announced last week to the EBA Board of Supervisors his decision to step down from his role and leave the Authority at the end of January 2026 because of personal, family-related issues. Jose Manuel will continue to be fully engaged with the EBA until the end of January 2026 to ensure a seamless leadership transition and minimise any possible disruption at this time of change. To this end, the EBA is initiating the standard process to select the new Chairperson.
Background
José Manuel Campa was appointed as Chairperson of the EBA in March 2019 and reconfirmed for a second mandate in February 2024.
The appointment of the EBA’s Chairperson is governed by Article 48 of the EBA Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, which details their role and responsibilities. The Chairperson is selected through an open selection procedure and their appointment is subject to the approval of the European Parliament.
