Harvey Pitt (SEC)

Harvey Pitt is an American attorney and former public servant known for his role as the 26th Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from 2001 to 2003. He oversaw the SEC during a significant period marked by corporate scandals, including Enron and WorldCom. Pitt advocated for stricter regulations to improve transparency and restore investor confidence in the financial markets. After leaving the SEC, he returned to private legal practice and has been involved in various corporate governance initiatives and consulting, influencing policies related to securities and financial regulation.