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Dynex Capital, Inc. Promotes Smriti Laxman Popenoe To Co Chief Executive Officer and Rob Colligan To Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

PUBLIC · DXJul 22, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Dynex Capital

Rob Colligan
Financial ServicesReal EstateFinanceLending

Description

Dynex Capital, Inc. announced the promotion of Smriti Laxman Popenoe to Co-Chief Executive Officer and the promotion of Rob Colligan to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Harman Sahni has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer.

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Company

Dynex Capital

About

Dynex is a financial services company committed to ethical stewardship of stakeholders' capital, expert risk management, disciplined capital allocation, and social responsibility. We generate dividend income and long-term total returns through the financing of real estate assets, and by doing so, support the growth and revitalization of communities in the United States. Our goal is to manage our capital to provide shareholders with attractive and consistent risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

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