SEC Names James P. McNamara as Chief Human Capital Officer

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that James P. McNamara has been named the agency’s Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) and Director of the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Mr. McNamara has served as Acting CHCO since April 2018. As CHCO, Mr. McNamara will manage the agency’s human resources programs and policies in areas such as leadership and employee development, recruitment and retention, labor relations, performance management, and compensation and benefits, and will continue to play a key role in driving efforts to sustain a high performing, highly engaged SEC workforce. “I am very pleased to appoint Jamey as our Chief Human Capital Officer,” said SEC Chairman Jay Clayton.