SEC Names Nicholas Grippo as Regional Director of Philadelphia Office

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Nicholas P. Grippo has been named Regional Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office, effective September 12, 2022. Mr. Grippo currently serves as Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey (USAO) where he supervises approximately 120 prosecutors and support staff. “Nicholas brings a wealth of experience to our Philadelphia Regional Office,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. “I am pleased he has decided to join the SEC and look forward to working with him. I’d also like to thank Joy Thompson and Scott Thompson for serving as Acting Co-Directors of this office for the past six months.” As Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office, Mr.