Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

SEC Appoints Logothetis as PCAOB Chairman Amid Budget Cuts

1/31/2026

50 8

Summary

Story summary

The SEC appointed Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis as PCAOB chairman on January 30, 2026.
He is a former Ernst & Young partner and will serve until October 30, 2030.
George Botic will remain acting chair until Logothetis is sworn in.
The SEC also appointed Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton as PCAOB board members.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized efficient oversight and investor protection amid a 9.4% PCAOB budget cut.

1 of 1

Story summary

The SEC appointed Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis as PCAOB chairman on January 30, 2026.
He is a former Ernst & Young partner and will serve until October 30, 2030.
George Botic will remain acting chair until Logothetis is sworn in.
The SEC also appointed Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton as PCAOB board members.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized efficient oversight and investor protection amid a 9.4% PCAOB budget cut.