SEC: Historical Summary of Chairmen and Commissioners

Government Record · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC's own roster of its leaders: Joseph P. Kennedy was the first chairman (1934 to 1935), Mary Jo White chaired 2013 to 2017, and Paul S. Atkins has been chairman since April 2025.

Joseph P. Kennedy (D), Chairman, 7/2/34 – 9/23/35

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SEC's own roster of its leaders: Joseph P. Kennedy was the first chairman (1934 to 1935), Mary Jo White chaired 2013 to 2017, and Paul S. Atkins has been chairman since April 2025.

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