Paulson Hank

Hank Paulson (Henry M. Paulson Jr.)

Born March 28, 1946 in Palm Beach, Florida, United States.

Overview

American financier and public official known for serving as the 74th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (2006–2009) and for his long career at Goldman Sachs, where he eventually led as CEO. He has since focused on investment management and policy-oriented philanthropy through the Paulson Institute and related initiatives.

Biographical details

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dartmouth College (1968); MBA from Harvard Business School (1970).
• Career path: Longtime Goldman Sachs executive; Governor of financial policy during the 2008 financial crisis; founder of Paulson & Co., a hedge fund; founder and chairman of The Paulson Institute at the University of Chicago.

Career highlights

• CEO of Goldman Sachs, 1999–2006.
• U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, 2006–2009; led the government response to the global financial crisis, including the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).
• Founder and chairman of Paulson & Co., a hedge fund established in 1994.
• Founder and chairman of The Paulson Institute (2008–present), focusing on U.S.–China relations and climate-related finance and policy.

Publications

• On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System (2010).
• Dealing with China: An Insider Unmasks the Struggle for Economic Influence (2015).

Recent projects and initiatives

The Paulson Institute continues to advance climate finance, sustainability, and U.S.–China collaboration on energy and environmental policy. Through the institute and affiliated activities, Paulson supports research, policy dialogue, and public-private partnerships aimed at accelerating the global transition to a low-carbon economy. He remains involved in investment activities via Paulson & Co. and participates in high-level discussions and speaking engagements on economics, finance, and climate policy.

News and media presence

Public coverage includes retrospectives on the 2008 crisis, discussions of U.S.–China relations, and interviews about climate finance and policy. For current news, consult major outlets (The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg) and the Paulson Institute website and social channels.

Social media

There is no widely publicized personal social media presence for Hank Paulson. Official communications are primarily through institutional channels:

• The Paulson Institute's official website and its social media accounts for updates on policy, climate, and U.S.–China matters.
• Publications and media appearances linked to his books and the firms affiliated with his career.