Inspector General Carl W. Hoecker to Retire from SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Inspector General Carl W. Hoecker will retire from the agency as of May 7, 2022. He has led the Office of Inspector General (OIG) since Feb. 11, 2013. Rebecca Sharek, Deputy Inspector General for Audits, Evaluations, and Special Projects, will serve as Acting Inspector General. “I thank Carl for his long dedication to public service, particularly here at the SEC over the last nine years,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. “The Office of Inspector General, as an independent reviewer, is a critical partner in identifying ways to improve the SEC’s efforts to execute its mission. I also thank Rebecca for agreeing to serve in the acting role.” As the SEC’s Inspector General, Mr. Hoecker has led a team of auditors, investigators, and administrative staff to execute OIG’s mission to promote the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the SEC's programs and operations.