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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces New CFO and COO

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., a New York-based mortgage lender, announced that Blake Johnson will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 1, 2024. Johnson will join the Company as Deputy CFO on or before October 28, 2024, before taking over as CFO. This appointment comes after Marcin Urbaszek, the current CFO, submitted his resignation to join a global financial institution. Urbaszek will remain with the Company until Johnson's official appointment as CFO in December to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Takeaways:

  • Blake Johnson will be appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., effective December 1, 2024
  • Johnson will join the Company as Deputy CFO on or before October 28, 2024
  • Marcin Urbaszek, the current CFO, submitted his resignation to join a global financial institution
  • Urbaszek will remain with the Company until Johnson's official appointment as CFO in December
  • Jack Taylor, President and CEO of Granite Point, expressed confidence in Johnson's ability to lead the Company's financial team and advance its initiatives
  • Johnson brings nearly two decades of finance expertise to the Company, having previously served as Controller and Acting Chief Accounting Officer at Two Harbors Investment Corp.
  • Johnson holds a B.A. in Business Administration, an M.S. in Accountancy, a M.B.T. from the University of Minnesota, and a MSc in Finance from the London Business School
  • Johnson is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation

Statistics:

  • The Company will have a new CFO in place by December 1, 2024
  • Johnson will join the Company as Deputy CFO on or before October 28, 2024
  • Johnson has nearly two decades of financial expertise
  • The Company's finance team will gain a new leader, effective December 1, 2024
  • Urbaszek will remain with the Company for several months to ensure a smooth transition

Sources:

  • Business Wire
  • "Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Appoints Blake Johnson as Its New CFO" (August 26, 2024)
  • "Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces Departure of Marcin Urbaszek, CFO, to Join Global Financial Institution" (August 26, 2024)

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