Henry Nassau - Blackstone Mortgage Independent Director

Mr. Henry N. Nassau is an Independent Director of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. Mr. Nassau was a director since 2003. Mr. Nassau was the chief executive officer of Dechert LLP since July 2016 and a partner since September 2003 and was previously deputy chair of practice group management and the chair of the corporate and securities group for over ten years. Mr. Nassau was the chief operating officer of Internet Capital Group, Inc., an Internet holding company, from December 2002 until June 2003, having previously served as managing director, general counsel and secretary since May 1999. Mr. Nassau was previously a partner at Dechert LLP from September 1987 to May 1999 and was chair of the firms business department from January 1998 to May 1999. At Dechert LLP, Mr. Nassau engages in the practice of corporate law, concentrating on mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, private equity and VC financing. Mr. Nassau also serves on the advisory board of RAF Industries, TL Ventures and Graham Partners. Mr. Nassau has significant professional experience as an officer of a public company and as an attorney and partner in a major law firm, which we believe allows him to make unique contributions in the area of corporate governance. since 2003.