Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham and Commissioners Kristin N. Johnson, Christy Goldsmith Romero, and Summer K. Mersinger have issued a statement recognizing the service of former Chairman Rostin Behnam. Behnam departed from the CFTC on February 7 after serving nearly eight years as a Commissioner, including his role as the agency's 15th Chairman from 2021 to 2025.

The statement highlighted Behnam's commitment to the CFTC’s mission and his leadership during significant changes in the derivatives markets since he joined in 2017. "We would like to recognize former Chairman Rostin Behnam for his years of public service to the American people and his lengthy tenure at the CFTC," read part of their joint message.

The commissioners extended their best wishes to Behnam and his team for their future endeavors: “We wish former Chairman Behnam and his team the very best in their future endeavors.”