On March 23, 2017, James Nelson was elected as a member of the board of directors (Board) of Global Net Lease, Inc. to serve as a director effective immediately. In connection with this election as independent director, Mr. Nelson was also appointed to the audit committee of the Board, for which he will act as chair, the conflicts committee of the Board and the nominating and governance committee of the Board. Simultaneously with the appointment of Mr. Nelson, the Board took action to increase the number of directors constituting the entire board to six directors pursuant to the Company's bylaws.