India, May 22 -- Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh has returned to the central banking spotlight with a reputation shaped by hardline views on inflation, monetary policy and the Fed's role in the economy.

Drawing from his recent testimony and long-standing positions, Warsh's economic philosophy is now expected to guide his new tenure as Federal Reserve chair.

Here are five key things to know about him.

Kevin Warsh is an American economist who previously served as a governor of the Federal Reserve until 2011. While detailed personal metrics like height are not part of official disclosures, public records confirm he is a U.S. national with a long career spanning government, academia and finance.

He has remained a prominent eco...