Gary Gensler Officially Steps Down as SEC Chairman

Gary Gensler's time as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially come to an end.

Today marks his final day in the role he took on in 2021, a position that concluded a notable chapter in his extensive career in public service.

Gensler’s tenure at the SEC was built upon a wealth of experience from his previous positions, including as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and in various senior roles at the U.S. Treasury.

His leadership at the SEC was shaped by his deep understanding of financial markets, a critical asset in advancing the agency’s core mission of investor protection and market efficiency.

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The SEC reflected positively on Gensler’s leadership, praising his ability to work across party lines while maintaining respect for differing views.

This approach, they noted, was instrumental in enhancing the agency’s ability to serve the public. Gensler’s emphasis on cooperative policymaking left a lasting impact, and the SEC expressed gratitude for his contributions in steering the organization forward during his time as Chairman.

Kosta Gushterov