Jerome Powell

 

Jerome Powell is a U.S.-based investment banker and the current chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He was named the 2020 Forbes Person of the Year in Crypto for his influence on the global economy.

 

While not a crypto advocate, he has always stressed the need for transparent, fair crypto policies and regulations in the country, cautioning against potential security threats without ignoring digital assets entirely.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Jerome Hayden "Jay" Powell
Birth	04-02-1953, Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality	American
Education	Georgetown University Law Center
Known for	Financial Expert

 

Jerome Powell - Career Highlights & Events

 

• 1992 - Appointed Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Domestic Finance

 

• 2012 - Joined the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as a member.

 

• 2018 - Designated as the head of the Federal Reserve.

 

• 2022 - Reappointed as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board