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Charles Evans is an American economist and central banker. He served as the ninth president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago from September 2007 to January 2023. In this role, he was a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), helping shape U.S. monetary policy during major events like the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and periods of inflation control. Before the presidency, Evans held roles at the Chicago Fed as director of research, senior vice president, vice president, and senior economist, focusing on macroeconomics, monetary policy effects, inflation, and financial markets. His research appeared in peer-reviewed journals. He remains a prominent economic commentator and speaker on policy, uncertainty, and strategy.