Kellermann was the head of the troubled Freddie Mac financial institution. He had apparently hanged himself. A few news agencies are reporting it. Some details here.
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head of the troubled Freddie Mac financial institution.
No, he was the acting CFO, according to the item you linked.
Scott: acting CEO = head. Head is not really a technical term, you see.
Actually, CFO, not CEO. A much less enviable position in this case. Responsible for all the financial controls but with no power to change how it's run.
Oh, sorry, my bad. CFO. I thought I heard CEO on the news report.