The Financial Accounting Foundation board of trustees has appointed Marc Siegel to the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Prior to his appointment, Siegel led the accounting research and analysis team at RiskMetrics Group in Rockville, MD.

Siegel is a recognized expert in forensic accounting, who brings to his new role 17 years of experience in diverse and global industries that include technology, media, telecommunications, health care, retail, and insurance.

He succeeds George Batavick, former comptroller of Texaco, whose term ended June 30, 2008, but was briefly extended to enable the FAF to conclude its candidate search for the Board seat. Siegal’s term becomes effective on Oct. 20, and extends until June 30, 2013.

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