Friday, November 13. 2020
SEC Creates New Office of Data Science and Innovation
The Office of Data Science and Innovation is intended to provide the SEC with expertise on data analytics, risk assessment, and structured disclosure. In addition, this new office will develop data analytics tools to enhance program data quality and information while coordinating with other sections of the SEC in addressing structured data concerns pertaining to rulemaking, analytics, data dissemination, and other areas.
Mike Willis, who has also been named an Associate Director in DERA, will lead the newly created office. Mr. Willis has served as the Founding Chairman of XBRL International and has over 30 years of public company reporting and audit experience.
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Mike Willis Named Associate Director in Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (sec.gov)