Martha Peterson, Counselor to Former Chairman Donaldson, to Leave the Commission
Martha Peterson, former Counselor to SEC Chairman William H. Donaldson, left the Commission voluntarily to join the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, with no allegations of fraud, misconduct, or financial penalties mentioned.
Martha Peterson, a long-serving SEC official, departed the Commission in July 2005 to become Executive Vice President of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, a non-profit focused on mutual fund governance. She had served as Counselor to Chairman William H. Donaldson and previously held roles in the Office of General Counsel and Division of Investment Management since joining the SEC in 1987. No fraud, charges, financial penalties, or misconduct are referenced in the announcement, which instead praised her legal insight, judgment, and contributions to rulemaking.
Martha Peterson, a respected SEC official with a career spanning nearly two decades, left the Commission in July 2005 to assume the role of Executive Vice President at the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, a non-profit dedicated to improving mutual fund governance. She initially joined the SEC in 1987, serving in the Office of General Counsel and as Counsel to Chairman David Ruder before returning in 1998 to the Division of Investment Management. Peterson then served as Counselor to former Chairman William H. Donaldson, advising on key rulemakings and acting as a liaison between the Chairman’s office, Commissioners, and Division staff. Acting Chairman Cynthia A. Glassman commended her legal expertise, steady judgment, and substantial contributions during a challenging period at the Commission. The press release made no mention of any investigation, misconduct, financial penalties, or wrongdoing—only recognition of her distinguished service. Peterson, a magna cum laude graduate of George Washington University Law School and cum laude graduate of Harvard, was celebrated for her professional integrity and institutional knowledge. Her departure was framed entirely as a routine and positive career transition, not a disciplinary or legal event.
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Martha Peterson, Counselor to Former Chairman Donaldson, to Leave the Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-104 Washington, D.C., July 21, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Martha Peterson, Counselor to former Chairman William H. Donaldson, is leaving the Commission to become Executive Vice President of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, a non-profit organization for investment company independent directors dedicated to improving mutual fund governance by promoting the development of concerned and well-informed independent directors. Acting Chairman Cynthia A. Glassman said, "Martha provided invaluable service to the Commission in her liaison role among the Chairman's office, the Commissioners' offices and Division staff in connection with several rulemakings. Her experience in the Division of Investment Management, coupled with her legal insight and her steady judgment, have been an asset to the Commission during this challenging period. We thank Martha for her substantial contribution to the Commission, and wish her well in her new position." As Counselor to the Chairman, Peterson advised Donaldson on rulemaking and other initiatives before the Commission. She originally joined the Commission in 1987, serving in the Office of General Counsel and as Counsel to Chairman David Ruder. She returned to the Commission in 1998, serving in the Division of Investment Management prior to joining Donaldson's staff. Peterson received her J.D. from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She received her B.A. degree from Harvard University, where she graduated cum laude and was a recipient of the Harvard College and Elizabeth Carrie Aggasiz scholarships. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-104.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 07/21/2005
Martha Peterson, Counselor to Former Chairman Donaldson, to Leave the Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-104 Washington, D.C., July 21, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Martha Peterson, Counselor to former Chairman William H. Donaldson, is leaving the Commission to become Executive Vice President of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, a non-profit organization for investment company independent directors dedicated to improving mutual fund governance by promoting the development of concerned and well-informed independent directors. Acting Chairman Cynthia A. Glassman said, "Martha provided invaluable service to the Commission in her liaison role among the Chairman's office, the Commissioners' offices and Division staff in connection with several rulemakings. Her experience in the Division of Investment Management, coupled with her legal insight and her steady judgment, have been an asset to the Commission during this challenging period. We thank Martha for her substantial contribution to the Commission, and wish her well in her new position." As Counselor to the Chairman, Peterson advised Donaldson on rulemaking and other initiatives before the Commission. She originally joined the Commission in 1987, serving in the Office of General Counsel and as Counsel to Chairman David Ruder. She returned to the Commission in 1998, serving in the Division of Investment Management prior to joining Donaldson's staff. Peterson received her J.D. from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She received her B.A. degree from Harvard University, where she graduated cum laude and was a recipient of the Harvard College and Elizabeth Carrie Aggasiz scholarships. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-104.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 07/21/2005