American Healthcare REIT names new CEO and president

American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AHR) announced several leadership changes, including the appointment of Jeff Hanson as Chief Executive Officer and the elevation of Gabe Willhite to President.

Hanson, a co-founder of the company who has served as Chairman of the Board since its formation, had held the Interim CEO role since February 2026, when predecessor Danny Prosky began a medical leave of absence. Hanson will continue to serve as Chairman alongside his new CEO duties.

Prosky, who served as President and CEO since the company's formation, has retired from his executive role following a health event. He will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as an advisor to the management team.

Willhite, who joined the company in 2016 as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel in 2020, then to Chief Operating Officer in 2022. He retains his COO title alongside the new President designation.

The board also appointed Scott Estes as Lead Independent Director. Estes has served as an independent director since August 2022 and as Audit Committee Chair since June 2023. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) from 2006 to 2017, during which he led capital markets activity that raised more than $24 billion. Estes also currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) and as a board member and Audit Committee Chair of JBG Smith Properties (NYSE: JBGS).

American Healthcare REIT is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates a portfolio of healthcare properties, including senior housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient medical buildings in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Isle of Man.

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