Jeffrey Skilling

Jeffrey Skilling is an American businessman best known as the former CEO of Enron Corporation, an energy company that collapsed in 2001 due to widespread accounting fraud. His leadership contributed to Enron's rise as a major player in the energy sector, but he was later implicated in manipulating the company's financial statements to hide debt and inflate profits. The scandal resulted in significant financial losses, legal repercussions, and a loss of public trust. Skilling was convicted of fraud and conspiracy and served time in prison, becoming a symbol of corporate greed and ethical failure in business.