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He will replace Margaret Ryan, who resigned just six months into the job.
David Woodcock will become SEC enforcement director on May 4, replacing Margaret Ryan.
KEY POINTS
- Ryan resigned after six months due to clashes over enforcement direction with SEC leadership.
- Woodcock previously led the SEC’s Fort Worth office and created a financial misconduct task force.
- SEC enforcement staff shrank by 18% in the last fiscal year amid reorganization.
- SEC brought over 20% fewer enforcement actions in fiscal 2025 compared to the prior year.
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