SEC Names Daniel R. Gregus as Director of Chicago Office

(Source: LinkedIn)

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has named Daniel R. Gregus as Director of the Chicago Regional Office, where he has served as acting co-director since June.

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In his new position, Gregus will lead a staff of more than 260 attorneys, accountants, investigators, securities compliance examiners, and other personnel involved in the performance of compliance examinations and the investigation and prosecution of enforcement actions.

Gregus spent over 28 years with the SEC and has held leadership roles in both the Division of Enforcement and the Division of Examinations. He has most recently served as the Associate Director of the National Clearance and Settlement Examination Program as well as the Associate Regional Director for the Broker-Dealer and Exchange Examination Program in the Chicago Regional Office.

"I am honored and excited to lead the Chicago Regional Office. During my time at the SEC, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with talented enforcement and examinations staff in the office,"Gregus said."I look forward to leading this incredible group of attorneys, accountants and examiners, and the outstanding support team we have in the CHRO, to bring together their collective expertise to address the issues in today's financial markets."

"I am so pleased that Dan will be leading our Chicago office,"said SEC Chair Gary Gensler."Dan brings significant experience both as a securities lawyer and manager to this role, and the American public will benefit from his leadership."

Earlier this month, the SEC has promoted its long-time employee Ahmed Abonamah to Director of its Office of Credit Ratings, where Abonamah has served as Acting Director since October 2020.