YJ Fischer to Join SEC as Director of the Office of International Affairs

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of YJ Fischer as Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), effective Aug. 2. Ms. Fischer previously served in various roles at the U.S. State Department during the Obama Administration, including as assistant coordinator for implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement. "I've had the pleasure of working with YJ and know first-hand that her judgment and depth of experience in international affairs make her a tremendous asset to lead our Office of International Affairs," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. "I am pleased to welcome YJ to the SEC and I look forward to working together." "I also thank Kathleen Hutchinson for serving as the Acting Director for the Office of International Affairs," Chair Gensler added.