Nope, he’s not the weight loss guy. But Paul Atkins is working tirelessly on promoting a different kind of diet because he is an important voice in the global debate over financial regulation. He’s particularly deep in how far governments should go in policing markets and influencing corporate governance, particularly around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rules.
A former SEC commissioner, he now leads Patomak Global Partners, a firm that advises major companies, financial institutions, and governments on regulatory strategy. The fact that he’s become one of the steadier voices in that space has given him a quiet but significant influence over how the rules of the financial system are interpreted and applied.
The recent ups and downs of global politics amplify his power. With regulators rethinking everything from climate-related disclosures to crypto oversight, Atkins has become a key voice for businesses pushing back on what they see as regulatory
overreach. That’s made him a human bridge between Washington and Wall Street; a behind-the-scenes player whose guidance can shape policy outcomes long before they become public.
