Matthew P. Gourmand serves as President of Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI), a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on long-term healthcare facilities, including skilled nursing and assisted living properties. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare real estate and finance, Mr. Gourmand has built a distinguished career marked by strategic investments and operational excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and an MBA from Harvard Business School, credentials that propelled his early roles in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, where he specialized in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining OHI in 2012, Mr. Gourmand held senior positions at Ventas, Inc., another leading healthcare REIT, where he oversaw the acquisition and financing of over $5 billion in assets, contributing to substantial portfolio growth and shareholder value. His achievements include pioneering innovative lease structures that enhanced operator stability during economic downturns and earning accolades such as the REITweek Investor Recognition Award for executive leadership. At OHI, he advanced rapidly to President in 2018, driving key initiatives like portfolio diversification and debt optimization that boosted the company's occupancy rates above 90% and supported consistent dividend increases. In his current role, Mr. Gourmand directs OHI's investment strategy, capital allocation, and operator relationships, managing a portfolio exceeding $10 billion in assets. His forward-thinking approach to post-acute care real estate has positioned OHI as a resilient leader amid industry shifts toward value-based care, while fostering strong governance and sustainability practices that have garnered top ESG ratings from institutional investors.