On February 13, 2017, Albert Tylis, a member of the board of directors of NorthStar Realty Europe Corp., resigned from the Board effective immediately. Additionally, on February 13, 2017, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company recommended, and the Board subsequently approved, the election of Richard B. Saltzman, effective February 14, 2017 to fill the vacancy following the resignation of Mr. Tylis. Mr. Saltzman will serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company and until his successor has been elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal.