SIFMA Promotes Lucas West to Managing Director of Advocacy

Washington, D.C., May 19, 2025 – SIFMA today announced the promotion of Lucas West to managing director on the Association’s Federal Advocacy Team.

“Congratulations to Lucas on this much deserved promotion. His significant advocacy and financial services policy experience has proven a great value to our members as we continue to advocate for efficient and effective capital markets,” said SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr.

Joseph Seidel, chief operating officer of SIFMA, added, “Lucas has been an outstanding advocate for members, earning their confidence in his ability to represent their interests during this pivotal time in Washington.”

“We are pleased to promote Lucas in recognition of his successful advocacy and policy work on behalf of our members. His member focus as well as extensive financial services policy experience are invaluable,” added Josh Wilsusen, Executive Vice President, Advocacy at SIFMA.

Mr. West joined SIFMA in March 2023 after working for U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) for nearly a decade.

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SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development.  SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).