Henry Paulson

Henry Paulson is an American financier and politician who served as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 2006 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Goldman Sachs, a global investment bank. During the 2008 financial crisis, he played a key role in managing the U.S. government's response to stabilize the economy, including efforts to rescue failing banks and financial institutions. With a background in both finance and public service, Paulson is recognized for his leadership during a pivotal economic period.