The 53-year-old was appointed as the acting DOGE administrator after the White House initially refrained from addressing inquiries about the initiative’s formal leadership.

Amy Gleason, a former healthcare investment executive, has taken on the role of acting administrator for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Following the public announcement of her appointment, she has reacted to the news.According to The New York Times, Gleason did not immediately provide a comment regarding her new role. She was reportedly on vacation in Mexico on Tuesday, February 25.

However, she had informed associates that she was unaware the White House intended to publicly announce her appointment. Individuals familiar with the matter, speaking anonymously due to concerns of potential repercussions, shared these details.President Donald Trump formed DOGE on January 20 via an executive order. Its purpose is to modernize Federal technology and software to enhance governmental efficiency and productivity. This move also renamed the US Digital Service to the US DOGE Service (USDS).

Now, Gleason’s naming comes after DOGE has been driving major reforms within the federal bureaucracy, with Elon Musk playing a significant role in its direction.