Larry H. Portal serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor to the CEO at Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT), a leading real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare facilities. With over 25 years of experience in real estate finance and investment, Portal joined MPT in 2004 as Vice President of Investments, quickly rising through the ranks due to his expertise in structuring complex healthcare real estate transactions. Prior to MPT, he held key roles at Wells Fargo Realty Advisors and LaSalle Investment Management, where he honed his skills in asset acquisition, portfolio management, and debt financing for institutional investors. Throughout his tenure at MPT, Portal has been instrumental in expanding the company's global portfolio to over 440 facilities across the United States, Europe, South America, and Australia, valued at more than $20 billion. His notable achievements include spearheading the $1.5 billion acquisition of 18 hospitals from Steward Health Care in 2016 and leading the development of innovative sale-leaseback deals that have driven MPT's annualized dividend growth from $0.80 per share in 2004 to over $1.20 today. Portal's strategic foresight has earned him recognition as a top executive in the REIT industry, including features in NAREIT's annual reports. In his current role, Portal provides high-level counsel to CEO Edward K. Aldag, Jr., on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets strategies, and risk management amid evolving healthcare regulations. He plays a pivotal role in MPT's commitment to net lease investments with mission-critical operators, ensuring long-term stability and value creation for shareholders while navigating challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and sector consolidation.