Paul Stewart Atkins is an American businessman and lawyer who is chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since April 2025. Atkins was a commissioner at the SEC from 2002 to 2008. He is known for advocating reduced regulatory burdens. Prior to his appointment, he worked as an advocate for the cryptocurrency industry.
- Occupation
- lawyer, civil servant
- Position held
- Member of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Member of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, chairperson
- Citizenship
- United States