Timothy Geithner
Banker and 75th Treasury Secretary
Born
August 18th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 75th United States Secretary of the Treasury from January 2009 to January 2013. Oversaw economic policy during the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Implemented various measures to stabilize the economy and reform financial regulations. Played a significant role in the development and implementation of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Was President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from October 2003 until June 2009, participating in monetary policy discussions and overseeing bank supervision.
Served as Secretary of the Treasury
Implemented TARP during financial crisis
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