Paul S. Atkins
Paul S. Atkins | |
|---|---|
| 34th Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| Assumed office April 21, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Mark Uyeda (acting) |
| Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| Assumed office April 21, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Gary Gensler |
| In office August 8, 2002 – August 1, 2008 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Laura Unger |
| Succeeded by | Troy A. Paredes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lillington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Wofford College (BA) Vanderbilt University (JD) |
Paul S. Atkins is an American businessman who has served as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since April 2025. Atkins also previously served as a commissioner at the SEC from 2002 to 2008. Known for advocating reduced regulatory burdens and promoting financial innovation, Atkins has been a vocal supporter of free-market principles in regulatory policy.