Global Proxy Watch reports that Didem Nisanci, policy advisor and staff director for Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), is expected to be named chief of staff at the Securities and Exchange Commission. She will replace Peter Uhlmann, who announced his departure from the SEC on January 19.
Nisanci’s appointment will continue the SEC’s latest trend of bringing in officials known for their pro-investor agenda. SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro has made clear her loyalties to shareholders, having also named shareholder advocate and former SEC commissioner Kayla Gillan as senior advisor.