Jay Clayton | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Jay_Clayton.jpg) Official portrait, 2017 | |
| 32nd Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| In office May 4, 2017 – December 23, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Michael Piwowar (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Elad L. Roisman (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Joseph Clayton III July 11, 1966 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Gretchen Butler |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BS, JD) King's College, Cambridge (MA) |
Walter Joseph "Jay" Clayton III (born July 11, 1966) is an American attorney who was the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from May 4, 2017 until December 23, 2020. He was nominated for the position by President Donald Trump.