Global Net Lease Appoints Leon Richardson to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) (“GNL” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Leon C. Richardson to its Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2025.
Mr. Richardson is the founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Chemico Group, one of the largest minority-owned chemical management and distribution companies in the United States. Mr. Richardson has guided the business he founded more than 35 years ago into an internationally recognized player in the chemical and environmental services space.
“We are thrilled to welcome Leon to our Board of Directors,” stated Sue Perrotty, Non-Executive Chairperson of GNL’s Board of Directors. “With more than 15 years of governance experience and leadership roles across various industry boards, Leon has developed a deep understanding of strategic decision-making, making him an exceptional business leader. We are excited to benefit from his insights and expertise and look forward to working with him.”
Mr. Richardson stated, “I look forward to joining GNL’s Board of Directors and working alongside the other directors and management team to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives and drive meaningful shareholder value.”
About Global Net Lease, Inc.
Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is a publicly traded internally managed real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring and managing a global portfolio of income producing net lease assets across the U.S., and Western and Northern Europe. Additional information about GNL can be found on its website at www.globalnetlease.com.
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