Washington: US President Donald Trump has named Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino as the new head of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, the president said on Sunday.

Scavino succeeds Sergio Gor, who was recently confirmed by the Senate as the next US Ambassador to India. Gor is currently on a six-day official visit to India.

Trump announced Scavino's appointment in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

"I am pleased to announce that the great Dan Scavino, in addition to remaining Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, will head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, replacing Sergio Gor, who did a wonderful job in that position, and will now become the Ambassador to India," Trump said.

Scavino will be responsible for the selection and appointment of almost all positions in government, "a very big and important position", Trump added.

"Congratulations Dan, you will do a fantastic job!!!" he added.

The Presidential Personnel Office oversees the selection process for presidential appointments and works to recruit candidates to serve the president in departments and agencies throughout the Executive Branch, according to the White House website.

PTI