Former Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Professor of the Practice at MIT Sloan School of Management

Baltimore, MD, USA
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Gary Gensler Biography

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. With experience in private industry, academia, and the public sector, 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.

Gensler led oversight of the $120T U.S. capital markets as SEC Chair in the Biden Administration from 2021-2025. He also served as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under President Obama, where he spearheaded the post-2008 financial crisis reforms in the $400 trillion swaps market. Earlier in his career, he was a senior U.S. Treasury official in the Clinton Administration and played a key role in drafting the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2002). 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 first joined MIT in 2018, earning the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award. He is also a recipient of the 2014 Tamar Frankel Fiduciary Prize and has co-authored a book on personal finance, "The Great Mutual Fund Trap."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/11/2026.

Gary Gensler Speaking Topics

  • 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.

  • AI & the Future of Financial Markets

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial markets at an unprecedented pace. Gary Gensler explores the promises, opportunities, and challenges of AI in finance, from algorithmic trading, underwriting and advisory services to compliance and user experience. As a former investment bank and policy maker and current MIT professor specializing in AI and financial technology, he offers a forward-looking perspective on how policymakers and industry leaders can harness AI’s potential.

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Gary Gensler Videos

Gary Gensler- SEC

Gary Gensler- SEC

SEC Chair Gary Gensler discusses the work done at the Securities and Exchange Commission over the last four years.

Gary Gensler - MIT Management Sloan School

Gary Gensler - MIT Management Sloan School

Finance Beyond Crisis Conference

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Gary Gensler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Wall Street to Washington: Bridging Finance, Regulation, and Economic Policy, AI & the Future of Financial Markets and Geopolitics, Competition, & Financial Markets. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Gensler for your event is available upon request. Gary Gensler generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sallie Krawcheck, Peter Orszag, Jason Schenker, Cyril Demaria and Richard Florida. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Gensler for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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