Timothy F. Geithner, who stepped down as Treasury secretary last month, is joining the Council on Foreign Relations as a distinguished fellow, the research organization, based in New York, said on Wednesday.
The position continues Mr. Geithner’s long career in international economic policy. He served as a senior fellow at the council in 2001, and the group said he would be based at its headquarters in New York.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim back,†Richard N. Haass, the council’s president, said in a statement. “Both at Treasury and at the New York Federal Reserve, Tim was a tireless, creative, and responsible custodian of the public trust. His coming to C.F.R. only strengthens our capacity to produce thoughtful analysis of issues at the intersection of economic, political, and strategic developments.â
President Obama has named Jacob J. Lew, his former budget director and chief of staff, to head the Treasury Department. Mr. Lew awaits Senate confirmation.
Mr. Geithner served as Treasury secretary for four tumultuous years, which included the financial crisis and recession. He shepherded the bank bailouts, auto bailouts and stimulus package that helped to return the country to growth, if sluggish growth. Prior to becoming treasury secretary, Mr. Geithner headed the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and served as a Treasury and International Monetary Fund official.
