A Finance CEO Poised to Succeed Ramaswamy at DOGE — Awaiting Consultations with Trump and Musk
Shortly after Vivek Ramaswamy declared his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency, Azoria's co-founder and CEO, James Fishback, expressed to Business Insider his readiness to assume the vacant position.
Known as a close advisor to Ramaswamy, Fishback has previously served as an external consultant for DOGE. As reported on Tuesday by NBC, Fishback revealed he would prioritize reducing regulations if he were to step in as a co-leader at DOGE.
The process by which Ramaswamy’s co-leading position alongside Elon Musk will be filled remains uncertain.
Fishback remarked to BI, "Ultimately, the decision hinges on two individuals: Elon and President Trump, the latter holding greater influence." He noted the competitive nature of the scenario, labeling it as "quickly evolving."
As of Tuesday afternoon, Fishback had yet to converse with Trump or Musk regarding his interest in filling Ramaswamy’s shoes.
Although his base is in Florida, Fishback mentioned his intention to remain in Washington, DC for several more days for discussions with members of the White House staff.
He explained his primary motive was not advocating for his own appointment, but rather to ensure the regulatory efforts pioneered by Vivek Ramaswamy find a new home within DOGE "in some manner," as he conveyed to BI.
On the preceding Monday, President Trump enacted an executive order transforming DOGE into an internal entity within the White House, defying prior expectations of it being an autonomous group.
This directive appeared to narrow DOGE's agenda, shifting from a body focused on broad deregulation and dramatic budget cuts to one concentrating on modernizing technological infrastructures within the federal government.
Neither Musk's nor Trump's representatives provided comments to BI's inquiries.
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