Richard Ravitch

Richard Ravitch was a respected American businessman and public servant known for his expertise in government finance and economic development. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of New York and played a key role in stabilizing New York City’s finances in the 1970s and later as the chair of the New York State and City financial crisis commissions. Ravitch helped guide cities and states through financial crises by developing strategies to manage debt and improve fiscal stability, earning recognition for his pragmatic and effective approach to complex economic challenges.