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Kevin Warsh is an American economist, financier, and former member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System. Over the years, he has served in senior roles at Morgan Stanley, the White House, the Federal Reserve, and Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
Quick Bio
- Full Name: Kevin Maxwell Warsh
- Date of Birth: April 13, 1970
- Age: 55 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Albany, New York, USA
- Hometown: Loudonville, New York
- Nationality: American
- Ethnic/Religious Background: Jewish family background
- Profession: Economist, Financier, Policy Advisor
- Years Active: 1995 – present
- Known For: Federal Reserve Governor (2006–2011), 2008 Financial Crisis policy role
Early Life, Family & Education
Kevin Warsh was born in Albany, New York, and raised in Loudonville. He grew up as the youngest of three children in a Jewish family.
Warsh attended Shaker High School in Latham, New York, before pursuing higher education.
He later enrolled at Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy with a focus on economics and statistics.
He went on to receive his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School in 1995.
Parents & Siblings
Public sources confirm that Kevin Warsh was raised in a Jewish household and is the youngest of three children. However, detailed information about his parents’ names and professions has largely remained private, as he has maintained a low-profile personal life outside of his professional career.
Education
Warsh completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, earning a degree in public policy with emphasis on economics and statistics.
He later graduated from Harvard Law School with a Juris Doctor degree in 1995.
Career
Kevin Warsh began his professional career at Morgan Stanley in New York, where he rose to the position of Executive Director in the firm’s mergers and acquisitions division.
In 2002, he joined the White House as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Executive Secretary of the National Economic Council under President George W. Bush. In this role, he advised on domestic and international economic matters.
In February 2006, Warsh was appointed to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at age 35, becoming one of the youngest governors in the institution’s history. He served until March 2011.
During the 2008 global financial crisis, he played an important role in policy deliberations and served as a liaison between the Federal Reserve and financial market participants.
He also represented the Federal Reserve at G20 meetings and engaged with policymakers in major global economies.
After leaving the Fed, Warsh became the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He has also lectured at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and has remained active in economic policy discussions.
In the private sector, he has served as a Partner at Duquesne Family Office and as a board member of United Parcel Service (UPS) and Coupang.
Additionally, he has been affiliated with the Group of Thirty (G30) and has served as an adviser to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Career Timeline
1995–2002
Investment banker at Morgan Stanley, rising to Executive Director in M&A.
2002–2006
Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, White House National Economic Council.
2006–2011
Governor, Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
2011–Present
Hoover Institution Fellow, Stanford lecturer, corporate board member, economic policy advisor.
Relationships, Wife & Children
Kevin Warsh married Jane Lauder in 2002. Jane Lauder is a senior executive at The Estée Lauder Companies and a member of the prominent Lauder family. She is the granddaughter of Estée Lauder and the daughter of businessman Ronald Lauder.
The couple met while studying at Stanford University. They have two children, though their names and personal details remain private. The family resides in Manhattan, New York.
Physical Measurements
- Height: Not publicly disclosed
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Body Type: Not officially documented
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Not publicly documented
Social Media
- No verified personal Instagram account publicly confirmed
- No verified personal X (Twitter) account publicly confirmed
- Featured regularly in institutional content via Hoover Institution, Stanford GSB, and financial media interviews
Net Worth
Kevin Warsh’s exact personal net worth is not publicly disclosed. He has earned income through investment banking, public service, academic positions, advisory roles, and corporate board memberships. His wife, Jane Lauder, is a billionaire executive and heir to the Estée Lauder fortune.
Trivia
- Became one of the youngest Federal Reserve Governors at age 35.
- Played a role in shaping U.S. monetary policy during the 2008 financial crisis.
- Served as the Federal Reserve’s representative to the G20.
- Affiliated with Stanford University’s Hoover Institution as a distinguished fellow.
- Married into the influential Lauder business family.
FAQs
How old is Kevin Warsh?
He is 55 years old as of 2026.
Where was Kevin Warsh born?
He was born in Albany, New York, United States.
Who is Kevin Warsh’s wife?
He is married to Jane Lauder, an executive at The Estée Lauder Companies.
What is Kevin Warsh known for?
He is best known for serving as a Governor of the U.S. Federal Reserve (2006–2011) and for his involvement in policy decisions during the 2008 global financial crisis.
