Janet Yellen (Former Chairman)

Janet Yellen is an accomplished American economist who served as the Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018, making her the first woman to hold this position. As Chair, she played a crucial role in guiding U.S. monetary policy, focusing on managing inflation and promoting employment during the economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis. Yellen believes in the importance of transparency in economic policies. After her tenure at the Federal Reserve, she became the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in 2021, further shaping economic policy and addressing issues like income inequality and global financial stability.