SIFMA today announced the promotion of Lucas West to Executive Vice President and Head of Advocacy.
In this role, Lucas will be SIFMA’s senior government affairs officer and will lead SIFMA’s federal advocacy efforts.
“Since joining SIFMA in 2023, Lucas has proven to be an effective leader and advocate for our members before Congress. He brings deep knowledge of the legislative process and financial services policy, which has earned him respect among our members and policy makers. He has also exhibited an extraordinary commitment to collaboration and teamwork,” said Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO. “We are confident in his ability to lead our advocacy team and deliver strong results for our members as we work to advance policy positions that support sound and efficient capital markets.”
“Lucas has solid expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach which make him exceptionally well suited for this role,” said Joe Seidel, SIFMA COO. “He has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex policy issues while keeping members’ priorities front and center, and I am confident he will continue to deliver excellent results for our members.”
Prior to joining SIFMA, Lucas served as senior policy advisor for U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), a leading member of the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) who served as Chairman of the HFSC Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, and Chairman of the HFSC Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions. Lucas also served for over nine years in several legislative roles for Congressman Luetkemeyer, including as a senior policy advisor and legislative director.
Lucas will report to Joe Seidel and will be a member of SIFMA’s Management and Operating Committees.
