Description: (Director of Central Intelligence Agency)
William J. Casey, an American lawyer, was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987. As the head of the United States Intelligence Community and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he was known for his hands-on approach. Casey played a key role in shaping US intelligence operations with his assertive leadership style. His strategic decisions and oversight greatly influenced national security and foreign policy in the 1980s.