ACCC chief Scott Gregson moves to CEO role at ASIC
Scott Gregson has stepped down from his role as CEO of the ACCC to take on the chief role at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Gregson had been CEO of the ACCC since August 2020, after a long career in the agency, which he joined as a graduate in 1996. He worked as executive general manager of the Merger and Authorisation Review Division, and before that, executive general manager of the Consumer Enforcement Division.
“This is a great loss for the ACCC and a great gain for ASIC,” ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said.
“Scott Gregson has made an enormous contribution in his nearly 30 years at the ACCC, and he will be sincerely missed. Scott carried his enforcement experience in the agency throughout his career here, as a foundation of the strength of the ACCC. He has been an influential leader across a number of roles.
“Scott’s depth of experience and relationships in the ACCC greatly assisted me when I joined the agency in 2022. We share a vision not only about working towards critical outcomes for consumers, small businesses and competition but also about how we should achieve this.”
Gregson said he “loved working in the ACCC for almost three decades”.
He continued: “I believe so strongly in its role and the way the agency goes about delivering for the community. I have loved the people, the agency and our work.
“I have been so lucky to work under four Chairs who have been amazing stewards for the agency together with the high-quality Commissioner appointments over this time. But I now also look forward to stretching myself and contributing to the important work at ASIC.”
Gregson will commence his position with ASIC in mid-March, with the ACCC starting a recruitment process in due course.
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