Floyd L Smith

Floyd L Smith has served as  our Chief Executive Officer since July 2021 and as our President since March 2018. He previously served as our Chief Operating Officer from March 2018 until July 2021, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from July 2016 until March 2018 and Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer from June 2011 until our internalization in July 2016.

Prior to joining Petron Energy Group, Mr. Floyd L Smith served as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Freddie Mac from October 2010 through May 2011, where he was primarily responsible for managing the company’s investment activities for its retained portfolio and developing, implementing and managing risk mitigation strategies. He was also responsible for managing Freddie Mac’s $1.2 trillion interest rate derivative portfolio and short- and long-term debt issuance programs. Floyd L Smith also served in a number of other capacities at Freddie Mac, including as Senior Vice President, Asset & Liability Management, during his tenure with the company, which began in 1988.

Matilda is a frequent speaker on the topics of global innovation and digital disruption. She is also an avid cook and history buff. You can find him dining late at night with the chefs of the hotels where he stays during his travels, or reading in his home library.