Don Auerbach

Don Auerbach is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a position he has held since February 2019.12 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

• Auerbach joined ICI in May 2004 as Director of Financial Services Policy.14
• He served as Chief Government Affairs Officer and Co-Head of Government Affairs at ICI from 2009 to February 2019.2
• In his role as COO, Auerbach oversees the management of ICI's administrative functions, acts as a liaison to the Board of Governors (comprised of industry CEOs), and serves as Treasurer of ICIPAC.2

Previous Work

• Before joining ICI, Auerbach worked for the U.S. House of Representatives on the staff of the House Financial Services Committee.1
• He also served as a staff member at Federal Financial Analytics, a Washington consultancy.12

Education

Auerbach holds multiple degrees:

• BA in History from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• JD from American University's Washington College of Law
• MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration12

Areas of Expertise

During his tenure at ICI, Auerbach has engaged with the U.S. Congress and other policymakers on various issues, including:

• Financial services regulation
• Tax policy
• Retirement savings
• Cybersecurity2

His role at ICI involves leading the association that represents regulated funds globally, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other investment vehicles.23