Deputy Director of Enforcement Jason Burt to Conclude His Tenure at the SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jason Burt, Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement (Specialized Units), will depart the agency on May 1, 2026, after more than 22 years of public service. “Jason’s exceptional leadership and judgment have been invaluable assets to the SEC throughout his distinguished career,” said SEC Division of Enforcement Acting Director Sam Waldon. “I am grateful for his commitment to the agency’s mission and his ability to lead the Division of Enforcement’s most complex investigations and litigations. I deeply appreciate everything he has done to help the agency accomplish its mission and wish him the best in his future endeavors.” “Serving at the SEC for more than two decades has been an honor and a privilege,” said Mr. Burt.