Gary Gensler

Gary Gensler is an American politician and financial expert, currently serving as the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Appointed by President Joe Biden in April 2021, he oversees the regulation of securities markets, aiming to protect investors and ensure fair practices. Gensler has a background in teaching finance at MIT and previously served as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under President Obama. He is known for advocating increased regulation in financial markets, particularly concerning cryptocurrencies and technology-driven trading practices.