Leadership Transition at Farmer Mac Amid Market Volatility

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has appointed Geraldine Hayhurst as its new Chief Legal Officer during a period of notable stock price pressure for the agricultural lender. The leadership transition comes as the broader agricultural sector contends with significant structural headwinds.

Hayhurst assumes her role with over twenty years of specialized legal experience. She joins from CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate data and analytics, where she held the position of Associate General Counsel. Her professional background also includes a tenure at Freddie Mac, where she was instrumental in shaping strategic initiatives and developing securitized financial products. Her deep expertise in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance is expected to be a critical asset for... Read more...