Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. filed an 8‑K reporting that on February 26, 2026 the Board appointed Paul Kolodziej as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective at the close of business on February 27, 2026. Concurrent with that appointment, Anthony Marone stepped down from his roles as CFO and Treasurer effective at the close of business on February 27, 2026; Mr. Marone will continue to serve as Global Head of Real Estate Finance for Blackstone.

Key Details

• Appointment effective: close of business on February 27, 2026.
• Paul Kolodziej (age 46): Managing Director at Blackstone Real Estate; served as the Company’s Deputy CFO (Dec 2023–Feb 2026), Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer (Mar 2019–Dec 2023), and Controller (Jun 2016–Mar 2019).
• Prior to Blackstone, Mr. Kolodziej was a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and completed a two‑year rotation in PwC’s SEC Services Group. He holds a B.S. in Accountancy from DePaul University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
• The filing states there are no family relationships between Mr. Kolodziej and any company director or executive officer and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters
A CFO transition affects financial reporting, internal controls, and investor communications. The new CFO is an internal hire with multi‑year experience in the company’s accounting and finance functions and prior SEC practice experience, which suggests continuity in financial oversight and reporting. The former CFO’s continued role at Blackstone reduces the likelihood of an abrupt operational break in the broader organization.