BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment
Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that
its Board of Directors has elected Andrew
Johnson to the Board effective October 21, 2021. Mr. Johnson will serve as an
independent director on the Company's Audit Committee. With his
appointment, AGNC's Board of Directors now consists of nine
members, including seven independent directors.
"We are thrilled to announce the election of Andy to our Board
and believe that his extensive background in fixed income products,
significant senior leadership experience in the financial industry,
and focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion will further
strengthen our Board. On behalf of the Board, I welcome Andy and
look forward to his future contributions and insight as we work to
continue to create long-term value for AGNC stockholders," said
Gary Kain, Executive Chair of AGNC's
Board.
Mr. Johnson has over 20 years' experience leading teams focused
on fixed income investments. Mr. Johnson served as Managing
Director, Head of Global Investment Grade Fixed Income and Chief
Investment Officer for Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers, LLC
and Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC from 2009 to 2019. Since
then, Mr. Johnson has served as the Senior Diversity and Inclusion
Leader at Neuberger Berman Services, where he is leading Neuberger
Berman's efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in its
workforce. Prior to his roles at Neuberger Berman, Mr. Johnson was
a Managing Director, Co-Head Investment Grade Fixed Income and
Chief Investment Officer at Lehman Brothers Asset Management, LLC
from 2003 to 2009. He currently serves as a Non-Interested Trustee
on the Board of Trustees of certain mutual funds advised by
Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. Mr. Johnson holds an MBA in Finance
from the University of Chicago and a
MSEE and BSEE from Illinois Institute of
Technology.
ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate
investment trust that invests primarily in residential
mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest
payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise
or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please
refer to www.AGNC.com.
CONTACT:
Media Relations - (301) 968-9303
Investor Relations - (301) 968-9300
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