SEC Announces Departure of Principal Deputy Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon
Summary: The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Sam Waldon, Principal Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement, will depart the agency on July 31, 2026, after more than 14 years at the SEC.
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