Securities and Exchange Commission Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon is stepping down from his position, the SEC announced Wednesday. The Principal Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement will depart the agency on July 31, 2026, after more than 14 years at the SEC.
“I will be forever grateful to Chairman Atkins and Commissioners Peirce and Uyeda for the opportunity to work under their leadership and for their commitment to the agency and its mission. To my colleagues in the Division of Enforcement, I cannot put into words how proud I have been to have had the privilege of working with you. Over the last several years, I have had a front row seat to witness your hard work, talent, and dedication under incredibly challenging circumstances – it has been nothing short of inspirational,” said Mr. Waldon. “And finally, I want to thank David and Os for their friendship and stewardship of the Division. I will miss working with you both, but I take great comfort in knowing that Enforcement has never been in better hands.”
“Sam’s contributions to the SEC and the Division of Enforcement for over a decade are well documented, and they are reflected in the many key leadership roles he has taken on during his tenure. I have personally benefited from Sam’s wise counsel and appreciate everything he has done for our agency. I wish him the best in all of his future endeavors,” said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins.
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Director Sam Waldon leaves the SEC as it has transitioned into a much different regulator under Paul Atkins. Mr. Waldon served as Acting Deputy Director from October 2024 to January 2025 before becoming Acting Director of Enforcement on two occasions in 2025 and 2026. He began his SEC career as a staff attorney and then later became Assistant Chief Counsel and eventually Chief Counsel in the Division of Enforcement from 2022 through 2024.