PwC US Hires Former US Department of Treasury Senior Executive Douglas W. Roeder for its Financial Services Regulatory Practice

Industry Veteran Adds To the Depth and Experience of PwC's Financial Services Regulatory team

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Feb 03, 2011, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PwC US announced today that Douglas W. Roeder has joined the firm's Financial Services Regulatory practice, where he will advise the firm's financial services clients on regulatory matters. Roeder is the former Senior Deputy Comptroller for Large Bank Supervision at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the US Department of Treasury, a position he held since 2001.

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The move further expands PwC's Financial Services Regulatory practice and its position as a leading advisor to the major US and global banks and financial institutions. In addition to Mr. Roeder, PwC has also recently added to its practice Thomas Sullivan, the former Connecticut State Insurance Commissioner; Coryann Stefansson, former Associate Director, Banking and Supervision from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve; and, William Penner, former Deputy Director of the Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

"Our financial services regulatory practice is comprised of some of the most seasoned and knowledgeable regulatory professionals in the industry, like Doug, who can help our clients develop strategies and manage risks that meet the expectations of regulators and all their stakeholders" said Bob Sullivan, PwC's Global Banking and Capital Markets leader.

Roeder has spent his entire career at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) within the US Department of the Treasury. In his most recent role as Senior Deputy Controller, he was responsible for examinations and supervision activities in the largest national banks and federal branches and agencies. Additionally, he oversaw operations of the International Banking Supervision group and the OCC's London office. Previously, he had served four years as Deputy Comptroller for Large Bank Supervision.

Roeder holds a B.B.A. in finance from the University of Cincinnati, and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

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