J. Kevin Hanna serves as Senior Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer at Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT), a leading real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare facilities. In this pivotal role, Hanna oversees all aspects of the company's accounting operations, including financial reporting, SEC compliance, internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), tax strategies, and management of the global accounting team. His leadership ensures MPT's adherence to GAAP and international financial standards, supporting the company's portfolio of over 400 hospitals and healthcare properties across the United States, Europe, South America, and Australia. Hanna brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting within the healthcare and real estate sectors. Prior to joining MPT in 2013, he spent nearly a decade at HealthSouth Corporation (now Encompass Health), rising to Vice President of Finance where he managed financial planning, reporting, and treasury functions during a period of significant operational transformation and regulatory scrutiny. Earlier in his career, Hanna was an Audit Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, honing his expertise in auditing public companies and complex real estate transactions. A Certified Public Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Alabama. Under Hanna's stewardship, MPT has achieved robust financial transparency and operational efficiency, facilitating key achievements such as multiple successful equity offerings, debt financings exceeding $10 billion, and strategic acquisitions that expanded the company's international footprint. His contributions have been instrumental in maintaining MPT's investment-grade credit ratings and navigating economic challenges, solidifying his reputation as a strategic financial leader in the REIT industry.