Gina Papush Joins Fannie Mae as Chief Data Officer

Fannie Mae has named Gina Papush as its new Chief Data Officer. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. housing finance system. To keep up with changing market conditions, regulatory demands, and customer expectations, it needs to be able to move quickly, and that depends on good data. 

Fannie Mae already has the raw material. What it needs now is someone who knows how to clean it, organize it, and make it usable across all teams. Papush has done exactly that at multiple organizations.

A Background in Making Data Work

Papush is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in business strategy, operations, and AI. She focuses on driving growth and creating value using data, analytics, and digital transformation. She has delivered financial impact and led change in Fortune 100, mid-size, and start-up organizations across financial services, healthcare, insurance, and technology sectors. 

Throughout her career, Papush has generated billions of dollars in business impact through enterprise data, analytics, and AI solutions. She’s worked at the intersection of strategy, digital technology, and operations, building and scaling teams from 100 to 1,000 people and managing investment portfolios between $100 million and $350 million. She has also been a trusted advisor to CEOs, board members, and executive teams, known for her collaborative style and strong focus on execution.

Her most recent role was at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she led global data and analytics efforts. Her team at the company worked on ways to use AI and data science to support drug development and improve healthcare outcomes. Prior to that, she held a similar role at Evernorth, part of Cigna, where she helped the company apply data to reduce costs, improve care delivery, and drive business performance.

She’s also held leadership positions at QBE Insurance, Citigroup, and GE Capital, each time helping organizations build stronger data foundations and apply advanced analytics to everyday operations. 

What Papush Will Be Doing at Fannie Mae

At Fannie Mae, her focus will be on improving how the organization manages and uses its data. That includes everything from making sure data is accurate and well-governed to ensuring it’s accessible across teams that rely on it, from mortgage servicing to credit risk to customer support. Her role involves managing data systems to enable informed, swift decision-making across the business.

In a recent LinkedIn post, Papush mentioned, “I look forward to being back in the mortgage industry and working with talented colleagues across the company to harness the power of data and AI for value creation, drive digital innovation, and help make housing more accessible and affordable.”

“I am thrilled to announce that Gina Papush has joined Fannie Mae as our new Senior Vice President and Chief Data Officer. Gina brings a wealth of experience and expertise in data management and analytics, and we are excited to have her on board to lead our data strategy and continue to drive innovation. Gina’s vision and commitment to leveraging data to enhance our services and operations will undoubtedly make a significant impact as we continue to grow and evolve,” said Peter Akwaboah, chief operating officer of Fannie Mae, in a LinkedIn post.