Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill was an American businessman and politician who served as the 72nd U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 2001 to 2002 under President George W. Bush. Before his government role, he was the CEO of Alcoa, a major aluminum company, where he emphasized safety and efficiency. O'Neill is known for his straightforward approach to policy and strong focus on fiscal discipline. His tenure at Treasury was marked by efforts to address economic challenges, including tax cuts and responding to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. He left office after disagreements with the administration over economic strategy.