Richard Cordray (Bureaucrat)

Richard Cordray is an American bureaucrat known for his role as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency established after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers in the financial sector. He was appointed in 2012 and focused on enforcing regulations against unfair lending practices and ensuring consumers received fair treatment. Cordray has also served as Ohio's Attorney General, where he took action against fraud and consumer rights violations. His work emphasizes accountability and transparency in financial services, aiming to prevent exploitation and promote consumer advocacy.