First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. appointed Mr. Baccile as its President effective September 29, 2016 and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2016, subject to the approval of the company's board of directors. On September 22, 2016, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Baccile as the company's President effective September 29, 2016. The Board also approved a resolution to expand the size of the Board to seven directors and elected Mr. Baccile to serve as a member of the Board effective upon his appointment as the company's President.

In connection with his election to the Board, Mr. Baccile was appointed to serve on the investment committee of the Board. Mr. Baccile has more than 30 years of management, real estate, capital markets and overall financial expertise to the Company. He joins the Company from UBS Securities, LLC, where he served as Joint Global Head of the Real Estate, Lodging and Leisure Group within the firm's investment banking division since June 2012.