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Gary Gensler

Professor of the Practice, MIT Sloan School of Management; Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (2021-2025)

With experience in private industry, academia, and the public sector, Gary Gensler has deep expertise in economic policy, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks. His insights into the complexities of markets, the use of artificial intelligence in finance, and corporate governance are invaluable to audiences in the financial, legal, tech and business sectors.

 

Gary Gensler, former Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) serves at MIT Sloan School of Management as a Professor of the Practice in both the Global Economics and Management Group and the Finance Group. His work focuses on artificial intelligence, finance, financial technology, and public policy. Gensler has had long-term involvement in shaping the future of financial markets. His ability to address pressing, current topics makes him a relevant figure for discussions on both short- and long-term industry trends.

Before entering public service, Gensler spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs, becoming a partner and holding leadership roles in mergers and acquisitions, fixed income, and currency trading. He has also co-authored a book on personal financeThe Great Mutual Fund Trap.

Talks & Conversations

From Wall Street to Washington: Bridging Finance, Regulation, and Economic Policy

With a career spanning top roles in both Wall Street and Washington, Gary Gensler brings a unique perspective on the intersection of finance, regulation, and economic policy. Drawing on his experience as SEC Chair, former CFTC Chair, and a Goldman Sachs partner, he unpacks how financial markets evolve under ever changing technology and regulatory frameworks.

Geopolitics, Competition, & Financial Markets

Gary Gensler offers a rare, insider perspective on the relationship between geopolitics, competition, and financial markets. Gensler unpacks how global trends, from shifting policies to emerging technology, affect financial market competition and investor confidence. With a focus on discerning signal from noise, he provides audiences with practical insights to navigate policy and market volatility to capitalize on opportunity. Whether your audience members are financial professionals, business leaders, or tomorrow's changemakers, Gensler's expertise will highlight a clearer path forward in today's complex economic environment.

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