Hank Paulson

Hank Paulson is an American banker and former government official who served as the U.S. Treasury Secretary from 2006 to 2009. During the 2008 financial crisis, he played a key role in managing the economy, including overseeing efforts to stabilize financial markets and prevent the collapse of major banks. With a background in investment banking and Goldman Sachs, Paulson applied his financial expertise to navigate the crisis, implementing emergency measures to protect the U.S. economy and restore confidence in financial institutions.