SEC Names Vanessa Countryman to Lead the Office of the Secretary

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Vanessa Countryman has been appointed as the agency’s Secretary. The Secretary is responsible for overseeing the administrative aspects of Commission meetings, rulemakings, and procedures. Ms. Countryman has served as Acting Secretary since March 2019. Within the SEC, the Office of the Secretary plays a central role in ensuring the effective processing of Commission business. Office staff, among other things, review all documents submitted to the Commission, track documents submitted to the Commission, schedule Commission meetings in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act, maintain records of official Commission actions, and provide public notice of those actions on the SEC.gov website and in the Federal Register.