Granite Point Mortgage Trust Names Blake Johnson as Deputy CFO By October 28 And Finance Chief By December 1, Taking Over From Marcin Urbaszek

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.