Jeb Hensarling

Jeb Hensarling serves as a Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman of UBS Americas. Prior to joining UBS in 2019, he served in the U.S. Congress for eight terms, including three terms as Chairman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee. As Chairman, Hensarling shepherded over 80 bills into law including the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, widely recognized as the most pro-growth banking bill in a generation, as well as the JOBS 2.0 legislation, which helps startups and early growth companies access capital. During his tenure, the Wall Street Journal referred to Hensarling as, “[the driver] of economic policy in the House.”

Hensarling was chosen by his colleagues to serve in other key leadership positions throughout his congressional career as well. He was elected House Republican Conference Chairman in the 112th Congress, the 4th highest ranking position in the Republican Leadership, and in the 110th Congress he was elected Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Congress’ largest caucus. In recognition of his economic policy expertise, Hensarling was appointed to serve on the Congressional Oversight Panel for TARP, the $700 billion troubled asset purchase program set up in wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

Prior to serving in Congress, Hensarling had a varied career in business. He served as an officer of Maverick Capital, a well-known hedge fund, and as a Vice President of Communications for Green Mountain Energy, one of the nation’s leading retailers of renewable energy. Additionally, Hensarling spent several years practicing both corporate and real estate law.

Hensarling earned a BA in Economics from Texas A&M University and a JD from the University of Texas. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Caliber Home Loans, Inc., one of the nation’s largest non-bank home mortgage companies. He resides in Dallas with his wife and children.