White House Chief of Staff

In the White House, which is the official home of the President of the United States of America, the Chief of Staff was formerly known as the Appointments Secretary. The officeholder is generally considered to be one of the most powerful presidential assistants and is personally appointed by the President without needing Senate approval. As of January 2024, the current chief of staff is Jeff Zients, who succeeded Ron Klain on February 8, 2023.