According to AGNC Investment Corp., the company’s Board of Directors has elected Christine Hurtsellers as a new member, effective December 9, 2025. This appointment brings the total number of directors to nine, with seven now holding independent status. Ms. Hurtsellers will also serve as an independent director on the company’s Audit Committee. Her addition is intended to bring extensive knowledge and a valuable perspective to AGNC’s leadership.
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Ms. Hurtsellers brings a significant background in the financial services industry, including substantial experience in investment and risk management. Previously, she served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Voya Investment Management from 2016 to 2024, where the firm managed over $360 billion in assets. Prior to that role, she held leadership positions within Voya Investment Management and its predecessor, ING Investment Management, focusing on fixed income and structured finance. Her career also includes portfolio management roles at Freddie Mac, AllianceBernstein, and Bank One. Currently, Ms. Hurtsellers sits on the Board of Trustees for Manulife John Hancock Funds and is a board member and Head of the Investment Committee at Chariot RE. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
AGNC Investment Corp., established in 2008, is a prominent investor in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities. These securities are backed by guarantees from entities like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae, which protect against credit losses. The company employs a leveraged investment strategy, primarily financing its mortgage-backed securities through repurchase agreements, and utilizes active risk management to mitigate potential impacts from interest rate fluctuations and other market risks. AGNC highlights its history of providing consistent returns to shareholders through substantial monthly dividend income, having distributed over $15 billion in common stock dividends since its inception. The company also positions itself as a significant source of private capital for the U.S. residential housing market, with its team possessing considerable experience in managing mortgage assets through various market conditions.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from AGNC Investment Corp.
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