NEW YORK – Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc. has appointed president, Katie Keenan to the position of CEO, effective June 30, 2021. Keenan will additionally join Blackstone Mortgage Trust's board of directors.
In assuming the position, Keenan will succeed Steve Plavin, who will continue to serve on the Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies leadership team as senior managing director, where he will oversee its European platform. Mike Nash will continue in his role as executive chairman of the Blackstone Mortgage Trust board of directors.
The appointment represents the culmination of a multi-year transition plan for the company. As the president of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Keenan's responsibilities have increased greatly as a part of the plan. In recent years, she has played an integral role in managing the firm's investment strategy and operations.
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