📊SEC's New Cast: Acting Chairman Uyeda Names His Squad
The SEC's Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda has rolled out his executive team, featuring a mix of seasoned advisors and crypto experts. Get ready for a fresh take on financial regulation!
Key Points
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- 👔 Executive Team Unveiled: A diverse group of 16 top advisors and staff announced
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- 💼 Crypto Focus: Key roles dedicated to the Crypto Task Force highlight a digital future
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- 🏛️ Senior Officers: New acting deputy directors for Enforcement and Corporation Finance divisions
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- 📅 Immediate Impact: These appointments are effective immediately
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- 🔍 Key Players: Gabriel Eckstein (Chief of Staff) and Richard Gabbert (Crypto Task Force Chief)
🔍 Meet the New SEC Team
In a major shakeup, Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda has announced his new executive staff, setting a dynamic tone for the SEC's future. Leading the charge is Gabriel Eckstein as Chief of Staff, with Steven Levine stepping in as Deputy Chief of Staff. This team is a blend of seasoned advisors and fresh faces, ready to navigate the complexities of financial regulation.
Key Positions Announced:
- Gabriel Eckstein, Chief of Staff
- Steven Levine, Deputy Chief of Staff
- Holly Hunter-Ceci, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman
- Charles Lee, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman
- Jaime Marinaro, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman
- Kelsey Pristach, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman
- Peter Gimbrere, Managing Executive
- Andrew Vollmer, Counselor to the Acting Chairman
- Graham Conlan, Counsel to the Acting Chairman
- David Marcinkus, Counsel to the Acting Chairman
- Richard Gabbert, Senior Advisor to the Acting Chairman and Chief of Staff for the Crypto Task Force
- Taylor Asher, Senior Policy Advisor to the Acting Chairman and Chief Policy Advisor for the Crypto Task Force
- Landon Zinda, Counsel to the Acting Chairman and Senior Advisor for the Crypto Task Force
- Letia Butler, Confidential Assistant
- Sharon Freeman, Program Support Specialist
- Malika Sullivan, Receptionist
🏛️ Strengthening the Core
Alongside the executive team, Uyeda has made significant senior officer appointments to bolster the SEC's enforcement and corporate finance capabilities. Antonia Apps has been named Acting Deputy Director for the Division of Enforcement, while Sebastian Gomez Abero takes on the role of Acting Deputy Director (Legal and Regulatory Policy) for the Division of Corporation Finance.
"These appointments ensure that we have the expertise and leadership needed to tackle the challenges ahead," said Acting Chairman Uyeda.
With these strategic moves, the SEC is positioning itself to address both traditional financial oversight and emerging digital asset regulations.
💼 Crypto Takes Center Stage
A notable highlight of Uyeda’s appointments is the emphasis on cryptocurrency regulation. Richard Gabbert, Taylor Asher, and Landon Zinda will spearhead the Crypto Task Force, reflecting the SEC's commitment to overseeing the burgeoning digital asset market. This specialized focus indicates a proactive stance on crypto, aiming to balance innovation with investor protection.
Crypto Task Force Leaders:
- Richard Gabbert, Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff
- Taylor Asher, Senior Policy Advisor and Chief Policy Advisor
- Landon Zinda, Counsel and Senior Advisor