Yesterday, the SEC announced that Corp Fin’s Deputy Director, Cicely LaMothe, had retired from the agency after 24 years of service. Ms. LaMothe served as Acting Director of Corp Fin prior to Jim Moloney’s appointment to the position of Director in September of this. Here’s what Director Moloney had to say about her tenure at the SEC in announcing her departure:

“Cicely has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the past twenty-four years to serve the public in her many critical roles in the Division of Corporation Finance,” said Jim Moloney, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. “Throughout her tenure she has contributed her passion, commitment, and accounting expertise to support our mission – to ensure investors have the information they need to make informed decisions. She will be sorely missed, and we wish her all the best on her next chapter.”

Cicely LaMothe held a variety of senior positions at the SEC since joining the agency in 2002. In addition to her time as Acting Director of Corp Fin, these included service as Program Director of the Disclosure Review Program, Associate Director of the Office of Assessment and Continuous Improvement, and Associate Director of Disclosure Operations before being named Deputy Director for Disclosure Operations in 2022. We join Director Moloney in wishing her all the best going forward.

– John Jenkins