Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces CFO Transition

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Blake Johnson to Return to Serve as CFO Effective December 1, 2024

Marcin Urbaszek to Step Down Effective December 1, 2024

NEW YORK, August 26, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) ("GPMT," "Granite Point" or the "Company") today announced that Blake Johnson will be appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2024. Mr. Johnson will join the Company no later than October 28, 2024, as Deputy CFO before assuming the CFO role.

This appointment follows Marcin Urbaszek, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, submitting a letter of resignation to the Company’s Board of Directors notifying it of his intention to step down from his position to pursue a professional opportunity with a global financial institution. Mr. Urbaszek will remain with Granite Point until Mr. Johnson’s official appointment as CFO in December to facilitate a smooth transition.

"We are pleased to welcome Blake back to Granite Point," said Jack Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Granite Point. "I had the opportunity to work with Blake for many years, including most recently while he served as our Controller, and I have seen firsthand his financial expertise, industry acumen and leadership capabilities. As our Controller, Blake played an integral role in establishing Granite Point’s finance, accounting and tax functions, and I am confident that his deep understanding of our business and history with our team make him the right fit to help us advance our initiatives to build on our strong financial foundation and drive shareholder returns."

"It is an honor to return to Granite Point and to be appointed CFO-elect," said Mr. Johnson. "I have admired the Company’s resilience as it has adapted to market challenges and look forward to again working alongside Jack and the talented team at Granite Point to help deliver long-term, profitable growth."

Mr. Taylor continued, "On behalf of the Board and management team, I thank Marcin for his considerable contributions to Granite Point since our company’s inception. Marcin was instrumental in building a strong foundation for the Company and an excellent finance team. We wish Marcin the best of luck in his next chapter and are pleased he will remain with us and work closely with Blake during the transition period."

"Helping to build Granite Point has been the highlight of my career," said Mr. Urbaszek. "I am confident that I am leaving Granite Point in a strong position to continue to navigate the current environment. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Blake in the past, I believe that, with Blake’s addition as its new CFO, Granite Point will be well-positioned to drive enhanced performance as markets improve."