Michael J. Gurbutt

Michael Gurbutt currently serves as the Deputy Director of Economic Analysis and Operations at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) since September 2019, where responsibilities include conducting economic analysis of PCAOB rules, advising the Chief Economist, and overseeing operational management. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at PCAOB from March 2010 to September 2019, including Senior Advisor to the Acting Director of the Office of Economic & Risk Analysis, and contributed to the Center for Economic Analysis, which focuses on the audit's role in capital formation and investor protection. Michael's earlier experience includes several leadership roles at EY from September 2004 to March 2010, culminating in the position of Associate Chief Auditor. Michael holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick, obtained between 1995 and 1999.