Franklin BSP Realty Trust names Richard Byrne CEO after Comparato resignation
FBRT•Leadership changes at BSP
Jerry Baglien was appointed co-president alongside Brian Buffone, adding leadership of BSP’s commercial real estate debt platform.
Byrne reappointed as chief executive
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 to serve as senior advisor
Comparato will move to a senior advisor role at BSP through 2027.
