The Senate on Tuesday voted 74-25 to confirm Michael Kratsios, a two-time Wash100 Award winner, as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, or OSTP.
Kratsios’ confirmation as head of OSTP marks his return to the White House. He served as the U.S. chief technology officer during President Donald Trump’s first term.
He was officially nominated for the OSTP director role in January.
Michael Kratsios’ Career Background
Kratsios most recently served as managing director at Scale AI.
Under his leadership as U.S. CTO, the White House launched national initiatives for artificial intelligence, 5G, quantum computing, commercial drones, autonomous vehicles, STEM education and advanced manufacturing.
He previously served as acting under secretary of defense for research and engineering. In this capacity, he was responsible for research, development and prototyping efforts across the Department of Defense.
Kratsios spent seven years at Thiel Capital, where he held leadership positions, including principal, chief financial officer and chief compliance officer.
Earlier in his career, the Princeton University graduate served as an analyst at Barclays Investment Bank.
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