Jon Leibowitz
American lawyer and politician
Born
June 17th, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission from 2009 to 2013. Played a significant role in consumer protection and antitrust enforcement during tenure. Led initiatives focusing on online privacy and transparency in advertising. Prior to FTC, practiced law and worked as a legislative aide.
Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission
Focused on consumer protection and antitrust
Advocated for online privacy regulations
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