Current Chairperson of the United States Federal Reserve, effective February 5, 2018.

Jerome Powell is a Georgetown University law graduate with a B.A. in politics from Princeton University.

Powell was appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by President Barack Obama in 2011, and he took office the following year. He was nominated and confirmed for a second 14-year term in 2014.

Powell was nominated by President Trump to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors in November 2017.

Powell has been described as both a dove and a neutral on monetary policy, as well as a sceptic of quantitative easing.

He takes over for Janet Yellen, who served from 2014 to 2018.

Jerome Powell is the 16th Chair of the Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the United States. Appointed in 2018 by President Donald Trump and reappointed in 2022 by President Joe Biden, Powell plays a crucial role in shaping U.S. monetary policy, including interest rates and economic stability. A lawyer and investment banker by training, he previously served in the Treasury Department and on the Federal Reserve Board. Known for his pragmatic approach, Powell has navigated significant economic challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation surges, by balancing stimulus measures with tightening policies. His decisions impact global markets, employment, and inflation, making him one of the most influential figures in the world economy. Powell is widely regarded as a steady leader committed to fostering sustainable economic growth.