Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan, 100, died on June 22, 2026. Alan Greenspan was known publicly as an American economist and chair of the Federal Reserve (1987–2006). He worked as a private adviser and provided consulting for firms through his company, Greenspan Associates LLC. First nominated to the Federal Reserve by President Ronald Reagan in August 1987, Greenspan was reappointed at successive four-year intervals until retiring on January 31, 2006, after the second-longest tenure in the position, behind only William McChesney Martin. Bush appointed Ben Bernanke as his successor. Greenspan came to the Federal Reserve Board from a consulting career. Although he was subdued in his public appearances, favorable media coverage raised his profile to a point that several observers likened him to a "rock star". Public biographical listings identify Greenspan as an American economist. Greenspan was also associated with chair of the Federal Reserve (1987–2006). This public record remains centered on Greenspan's work as an American economist and chair of the Federal Reserve (1987–2006) and the documented milestones of that career.