Richard Cordray

Richard Cordray is an American attorney and politician known for his role in consumer protection. He served as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from 2012 to 2017, an agency created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. Cordray has also held positions as Ohio's attorney general and state treasurer. He is recognized for his advocacy of financial transparency and consumer rights, aiming to ensure that individuals are treated fairly by lenders and financial institutions. His work has significantly shaped consumer finance regulation in the United States.