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Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) appoints Marcin Urbaszek as new CFO

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Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. announced a planned chief financial officer transition. The Board appointed Marcin Urbaszek, currently Deputy Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective at the close of business on February 11, 2026.

Urbaszek joined Blackstone in 2024 and previously was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Granite Point Mortgage Trust, bringing more than 20 years of corporate finance and strategic advisory experience. His appointment coincides with the resignation of Anthony F. Marone, Jr. from the same roles so he can focus on his position as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate Finance. The company states that Marone’s resignation is not due to any disagreement over operations, policies or practices, and that Urbaszek’s selection is not tied to any arrangement with another person and involves no related-party transactions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2026

 

 

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   1-14788   94-6181186

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

345 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10154

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 655-0220

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 11, 2026, Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Marcin Urbaszek, the Company’s current Deputy Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective as of the close of business on February 11, 2026. The Board approved the appointment on February 8, 2026.

Mr. Urbaszek has served as the Company’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer since January 2, 2025. Before joining Blackstone in 2024, he had served as the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations of Granite Point Mortgage Trust since its inception in 2017. Mr. Urbaszek has over 20 years of corporate finance and strategic advisory experience, across roles in investment banking, capital markets and equity research, with over 15 years dedicated to financial institutions. Mr. Urbaszek received a B.B.A. in Finance from Zicklin School of Business, Bernard M. Baruch College, CUNY and is a CFA® charterholder.

Mr. Urbaszek’s appointment coincides with the resignation, also effective as of the close of business on February 11, 2026, of Anthony F. Marone, Jr. as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary. Mr. Marone is resigning in recognition of Mr. Urbaszek’s experience and strong qualifications for the position and in order to focus on his duties as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate Finance. Mr. Marone’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Marone delivered his resignation on February 6, 2026.

The selection of Mr. Urbaszek to serve as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of the Company was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person. There are no family relationships between Mr. Urbaszek and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions between Mr. Urbaszek and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST, INC.
Date: February 11, 2026      
    By:  

/s/ Scott Mathias

    Name:   Scott Mathias
    Title:   Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) disclose in this 8-K?

Blackstone Mortgage Trust disclosed that Marcin Urbaszek has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective February 11, 2026. He replaces Anthony F. Marone, Jr., who resigned from these roles to focus on his responsibilities as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate Finance.

When does the new BXMT Chief Financial Officer, Marcin Urbaszek, take office?

Marcin Urbaszek’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary becomes effective at the close of business on February 11, 2026. The Board of Directors approved his appointment on February 8, 2026, following his prior service as Deputy Chief Financial Officer since January 2, 2025.

Why did Anthony F. Marone, Jr. resign as BXMT’s Chief Financial Officer?

Anthony F. Marone, Jr. resigned as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary to focus on his duties as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate Finance. The company states his decision was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices, and his resignation was delivered on February 6, 2026.

Did Blackstone Mortgage Trust report any disagreement with the outgoing CFO in this filing?

The company explicitly states that Anthony F. Marone, Jr.’s decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with Blackstone Mortgage Trust regarding operations, policies or practices. His departure is presented as recognizing Marcin Urbaszek’s qualifications and enabling focus on his broader Blackstone leadership role.

What is the background of BXMT’s new CFO, Marcin Urbaszek?

Marcin Urbaszek has over 20 years of corporate finance and strategic advisory experience, including more than 15 years focused on financial institutions. Before joining Blackstone in 2024, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Granite Point Mortgage Trust since 2017.

Are there any related-party or family relationships disclosed for BXMT’s new CFO?

The company states there are no family relationships between Marcin Urbaszek and any Blackstone Mortgage Trust director or executive officer. It also notes there are no transactions with him that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, indicating no reportable related-party dealings.

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