SEC Appoints Kathleen Hutchinson as Director of Office of International Affairs

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on June 24, 2026, the appointment of Kathleen M. Hutchinson as Director of its Office of International Affairs (OIA), which advises the Commission on international policy, coordinates cross-border enforcement and supervisory cooperation, and provides technical assistance. Hutchinson had served as OIA's Acting Director since January 2025, joined the SEC in 2003 as an attorney-advisor in the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and joined OIA in 2008, later holding roles including Deputy Director and Assistant Director and twice serving as Acting Director. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins commented on her dedication and leadership, and Hutchinson stated her commitment to advancing the SEC's international priorities. She holds a J.D./M.A. from American University's Washington College of Law and School of International Service and a B.A. from Binghamton University.

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