Michael Braverman Goodman Froman (born August 20, 1962) is an American lawyer, government official, and business executive. He began his career in public service during the Clinton administration, serving in positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the White House, where he focused on economic affairs. Froman later joined the Obama administration as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, a joint role at the National Security Council and National Economic Council, where he acted as the U.S. sherpa to major international summits including the G7, G8, and G20. On May 2, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Froman to serve as the 16th United States Trade Representative, succeeding Ron Kirk. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 2013, by a vote of 93-4, he served from 2013 to 2017, playing a key role in negotiating trade agreements such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Following his government service, Froman became President and CEO of the Council on Foreign Relations in 2018, where he oversees one of the world's leading think tanks on international affairs. His earlier professional experience includes work at Citigroup and as a partner at MasterCard. His contributions have been recognized in diplomatic and business circles, though his trade policies have drawn criticism from labor and environmental groups for prioritizing corporate interests.