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Kenny M. Smith Named Freddie Mac CEO Starting 2025

12/17/2025

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  • Kenny M. Smith will become Freddie Mac’s CEO, effective December 17, 2025.
  • He has nearly 40 years in financial services, including 27 at Deloitte Consulting as Vice Chairman of U.S. Financial Services.
  • He replaces Michael Hutchins, who remains President after serving as interim CEO since March 2024.
  • His leadership will guide Freddie Mac through mortgage-finance challenges, including housing affordability and regulation, while expanding access to homeownership and rental housing nationwide.