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Scott Bessent

Secretary of the Treasury

  • Gender:Male
  • Date of Birth:August 21, 1962
  • Party:Republican
  • Birth State:South Carolina
  • Education:Yale University (B.A.)

Confirmation Date:

  • January 28, 2025

Career track:

  • Associate, Kynikos Associates (1985–1991)
  • Managing Director, Soros Fund Management (1991–2000)
  • Founder, Bessent Capital (2000–2005)
  • Adjunct Professor of Economic History, Yale University (2006–2011)
  • Chief Investment Officer, Soros Fund Management (2011–2015)
  • Founder & CEO, Key Square Group (investment firm) (2015–2025)
  • Secretary of Finance (2025-Present)