Jay Clayton (SEC Chairman)

Jay Clayton served as the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from May 2017 to December 2020. He was appointed by President Donald Trump and focused on enhancing investor protection, promoting capital formation, and modernizing the regulatory framework for financial markets. Clayton is a lawyer with extensive experience in securities law and previously worked at a major law firm. His tenure was marked by efforts to address issues like initial coin offerings (ICOs) and improving transparency in markets, with the aim of fostering a more efficient and trustworthy investment environment for all participants.