Former President Biden’s chief of workers, Ron Klain, will be a part of Airbnb as its chief authorized officer, the corporate mentioned Monday.

Airbnb described Mr. Klein as a “excellent addition” and cited his a long time of expertise in Washington.

Earlier than serving as senior aide to the president, Mr. Klain was chief of workers to Mr. Biden as Vice President and Vice President Al Gore. He additionally served as “Ebola czar” below President Barack Obama.

“Ron is a broad-ranging strategic thinker and a extremely expert operator, and I’m thrilled that he will likely be a detailed advisor,” mentioned Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO. “Folks have described Ron as one of many smartest individuals they’ve ever met, however extra vital than his intelligence is that he’s identified for his glorious judgment and large coronary heart.”

Mr. Klain served as White Home Chief of Employees from the start of Mr. Biden’s time period till the primary month of this yr.

Throughout his tenure within the White Home, Mr. Klain oversaw key legislative victories such because the bipartisan infrastructure invoice and Biden’s tax and local weather initiative. He additionally served in the course of the troublesome interval in late 2021, when Biden struggled to withdraw the navy from Afghanistan and tackle new waves of COVID-19 in the USA.

Jeff Zients took over as White Home chief of workers this yr whereas Mr. Klein returned to the regulation agency O’Melveny & Myers LLP.

“I used to be planning to finish my profession there, however the alternative to work for Brian and be a part of his superb government staff was inconceivable to go up,” Mr. Klein mentioned in an Airbnb assertion.

Mr. Klein, who graduated from Georgetown College and Harvard Regulation Faculty, will begin his job at Airbnb on January 1.

Airbnb gives short- and long-term stays in trip houses and different properties, and is usually seen as an alternative choice to resort lodging.

Nonetheless, latest information tales have highlighted latest considerations concerning the oversupply of leases and lagging demand for accessible properties.

They have been joined by former White Home press secretary Jay Carney, who served below Obama Airbnb final yr as chief coverage officer.