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Fannie Mae Taps Peter Akwaboah as Acting CEO, Elevates John Roscoe and Brandon Hamara to Co-Presidents

The reshuffle follows Priscilla Almodovar's exit, beginning a formal search for a permanent chief.

Overview

  • Fannie Mae said the changes take effect immediately as the board launches a search for a permanent CEO.
  • Peter Akwaboah will continue overseeing operations as COO and brings more than 30 years of financial services experience, including senior roles at Morgan Stanley.
  • John Roscoe and Brandon Hamara moved into newly created co-president roles, with Roscoe previously serving as FHFA chief of staff and Hamara recently detailed in SEC filings for an operations leadership post.
  • FHFA Director and Fannie Mae board chair Bill Pulte publicly endorsed the interim leadership, calling it a deep bench at the top of the company.
  • The company confirmed Priscilla Almodovar’s departure but did not say whether she resigned, retired or was removed.