On 16 January 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the appointment of Scott Gregson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 March 2025. Gregson, who brings nearly three decades of regulatory and enforcement experience from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), will succeed retiring interim CEO Greg Yanco.
ASIC Chair Joe Longo praised Gregson’s extensive background and leadership qualities, stated: “Scott is an impressive leader and will bring extensive experience to this important role, his commitment to achieving regulatory outcomes that benefit all Australians makes him a strong addition to support ASIC’s commission and head the agency’s executive leadership team.”
Mr. Scott Gregson’s appointment comes during a pivotal phase in ASIC’s transformation, which began three years ago and has seen the organisation undergo its most significant structural redesign in 15 years. Recent additions to ASIC’s leadership team include Executive Directors for Enforcement and Compliance, Regulation and Supervision, Data, Digital and Technology, as well as a Chief People, Culture and Transformation Officer. Mr. Gregson is expected to build on this momentum and help the regulator address emerging challenges in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Gregson expressed enthusiasm for his new role, noting the importance of ASIC’s work in a time of heightened cost-of-living pressures. He pledged to continue advancing ASIC’s objectives and leveraging his regulatory expertise to strengthen the organisation’s impact.
Chair Longo extended gratitude to retiring interim CEO Greg Yanco for his contributions to ASIC stating: “Greg has been an integral part of Australia’s financial services landscape not just in his various senior executive roles at ASIC, but previously at the ASX.”
Mr. Scott Gregson has been with the ACCC since 1996, most recently serving as its Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure, he held senior roles in mergers, enforcement, and investigations, leading high-profile litigation against companies such as Volkswagen, Coles, and Apple. As ACCC CEO, he spearheaded its digital and data transformation initiatives. Gregson holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Economics and Business Law, from Curtin University.
Scott Gregson’s official appointment starts on 17 March 2025. Gregson’s leadership is anticipated to bolster ASIC’s position as a modern, adaptive regulator committed to protecting the interests of Australian consumers and markets.
