The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has appointed George Kostolampros as its new general counsel.
Kostolampros will oversee legal guidance across the organisation’s operations and lead the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
PCAOB chairman Demetrios Logothetis said: “OGC’s work underpins the PCAOB’s ability to execute its mission to protect investors. We are grateful that George is joining us to fill this critical leadership role.” Kostolampros has more than 25 years of experience in advising organisations and senior executives on legal, regulatory, governance, compliance and risk management issues. Before joining the PCAOB, he was a partner at Venable.
There, he advised listed companies, boards, audit committees, financial institutions and senior executives on governance, compliance and regulatory matters. He also represented clients in internal investigations, government enforcement cases, regulatory proceedings and complex litigation. Earlier in his career, and before returning to private practice, Kostolampros served as senior counsel in the Division of Enforcement at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).