Smriti Laxman Popenoe

Smriti Laxman Popenoe, CFA, serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Investment Officer, and Board member at Dynex Capital, Inc. since January 2014. Popenoe is a Board Member at Industrial Indicators and a Founding Member of Chief, a network aimed at advancing women in leadership roles. Popenoe was a Member of the Board of Trustees at Green Acres School from July 2021 to July 2023 and held various senior positions in finance and risk management at TriSim Inc., PHH Corporation, Wachovia, Sunset Financial, and Freddie Mac. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance and Corporate Accounting from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School, a CFA from the CFA Institute, and a B.Sc in Environmental Science and Chemistry from St. Joseph's College of Arts and Sciences, complemented by advanced French language training from Alliance Francaise.