- Chairman, Federal Reserve, United States
- Age: 60
- Residence: Washington, DC
- Country of Citizenship: United States
- Education: Doctorate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Bachelor of Arts / Science, Harvard University
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: 2
Profile
Big Ben is stepping down when he term ends in January 2014, and Janet Yellen has been nominated to lead the Fed next year. Bernanke has steered the Fed during some of the biggest financial challenges since the Depression.