Andrew J. Bowden Named Head of SEC's National Investment Adv

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Andrew J. Bowden Named Head of SEC's National Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2011-217

Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2011 – The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Andrew J. Bowden has been appointed an Associate Director to lead the National Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE). He starts on November 1.

Mr. Bowden comes to the SEC from Legg Mason, where he held senior executive positions in its legal/compliance and business units. Mr. Bowden will oversee a staff of approximately 450 lawyers, accountants, and examiners responsible for the inspections of U.S.-registered investment advisers and investment companies.

http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2011/2011-217.htm