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Franklin BSP Realty Trust names Richard Byrne CEO after Comparato resignation

PUBT·09/17/2026 12:30:33
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Franklin BSP Realty Trust names Richard Byrne CEO after Comparato resignation
  • Franklin BSP Realty Trust reappointed Chairman Richard Byrne as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 16, 2026.
  • Byrne replaces Michael Comparato, who resigned as CEO on Sept. 15, 2026 to step back from day-to-day duties.
  • Comparato will move to a senior advisor role at BSP through 2027.
  • Jerry Baglien was appointed co-president alongside Brian Buffone, adding leadership of BSP’s commercial real estate debt platform.


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