Could John Kanas' next act be in government?
Kanas, who will step down Jan. 1 as CEO of BankUnited in Miami Lakes, Fla., reportedly discussed a possible role in the incoming Trump administration with members of the president-elect's transition team.
“I've had informal conversations with different members of the transition team about nonspecific ways that I might be helpful to the new administration,” Kanas was quoted as saying.
Some industry officials have recommended him for regulatory posts such as comptroller of the currency, the story said.
A BankUnited spokeswoman said Wednesday that Kanas declined to comment further, and the transition team did not respond to an email.
Kanas joined BankUnited in 2009, recapitalizing the failed institution with the help of Wilbur Ross, whom Trump
Before joining BankUnited, Kanas served as CEO at North Fork Bancorp in Melville, N.Y., for nearly 30 years, from 1977 until its sale to Capital One in 2006.
In an
“I may be part of some other project — but it won't be in banking,” Kanas said.
Kanas' announced plans were to continue serving as nonexecutive chairman of the $27.3 billion-asset BankUnited.