Gary Gensler is the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a role he assumed in April 2021. He is responsible for overseeing securities markets, enforcing federal securities laws, and protecting investors. Gensler previously served as Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2009 to 2014, where he implemented reforms following the 2008 financial crisis. His tenure at the SEC has focused on market transparency, investor protection, and regulation of emerging financial technologies, including cryptocurrencies.