On February 17, 2017, Walter D’Alessio informed Brandywine Realty Trust's Board of Trustees of his retirement from the Board of Trustees, effectively immediately. Mr. D’Alessio advised the Board that his decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies and practices. Mr. D’Alessio had served on the compensation committee since 1996 and on the corporate governance committee since 2001, and he served as Chairman of its Board since 2002 and as Lead Independent Trustee since 2004.