On 18 June 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced the retirement of David Saltiel, Acting Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, effective 4 July 2025.
Mr. Saltiel has led the US SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets as Acting Director since December 2024.
Before his current role, Mr. Saltiel served as Deputy Director of the Division since 2021 and Associate Director of the Office of Analytics and Research since 2016. Previously, he was the first Chief Economist at the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board and held roles in both public and private sectors, driving innovation in capital markets and energy infrastructure. Mr. Saltiel holds a bachelor’s degree from Williams College and a master’s in economics from St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford.
Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated: “I want to thank David for his wise counsel since I became Chairman, and he has been a critical member of the Division’s leadership team for nearly a decade, throughout his career at the SEC, David’s steady leadership has clearly demonstrated his commitment to the core mission of the agency, the highest ethical standards, a dedication to rigorous data-driven policymaking, and a strategic mindset. David’s contributions have made our markets stronger. The SEC will lose an outstanding resource; nevertheless, I wish him the very best in his next pursuits.”
Reflecting on his time at the SEC, Mr. Saltiel said, “It has been a privilege to serve alongside the talented and dedicated professionals at the SEC. I am proud of our shared achievements and will always value the opportunity to contribute to the agency’s vital mission.”
(Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-91-sec-announces-departure-david-saltiel)
