Senior Staff

Board Staff

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Divisions

Enforcement and Investigations

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Registration and Inspections

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Offices

Chief Auditor

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Chief Hearing Officer

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Chief Operating Officer

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Communications and Engagement

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Economic and Risk Analysis

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Enterprise Risk Management

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

General Counsel

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

International Affairs

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Investor Advocate

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin. 

Secretary

Ted Serafini

Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic

Board Staff

Ted Serafini is Board Counsel to Board Member George R. Botic and advises him on all matters that come before the Board.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Serafini was an Assistant Director in the PCAOB’s Office of International Affairs where he helped facilitate the PCAOB’s oversight on non-U.S. auditors through bilateral protocols, coordination with non-U.S. regulators, and overcoming obstacles to accessing information.

Prior to his time at the PCAOB, Mr. Serafini held roles in the public and private sectors focused on capital markets law and public policy. Previously, Mr. Serafini worked for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Senate. In the private sector, he advised clients on derivatives and securities matters and had an in-house role at a financial market infrastructure company.

Mr. Serafini holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in international relations and economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin.