Mary Schapiro (Former SEC chairman)

Mary Schapiro is a prominent American lawyer and former government official known for her role as the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2009 to 2012. During her tenure, she focused on improving financial regulation and protecting investors, especially in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Schapiro emphasized transparency in the financial markets and sought to enforce stricter rules on Wall Street. An advocate for investor protection, she played a key role in overseeing major reforms aimed at preventing future financial disasters and enhancing accountability in the financial sector.