Vikas Gupta serves as Chief Investment Officer at Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE: OHI), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. With over 15 years of experience in real estate investment and finance, Gupta oversees the company's investment strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions, capital allocation, and portfolio management. He plays a pivotal role in driving Omega's growth, navigating market cycles, and optimizing returns for shareholders through targeted investments in healthcare real estate. Gupta joined Omega in 2014 as Senior Vice President of Investments, rising through the ranks to Executive Vice President and ultimately CIO in 2020. Prior to Omega, he was a Managing Director at Starwood Property Trust, where he focused on commercial real estate lending and investments, and held positions at Deutsche Bank in real estate investment banking. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, Gupta holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. His expertise in underwriting complex healthcare assets has been instrumental in expanding Omega's portfolio to over $10 billion in investments across the United States and the United Kingdom. Under Gupta's leadership, Omega has achieved significant milestones, including resilient performance during the COVID-19 pandemic through proactive asset management and strategic operator partnerships. His efforts have contributed to strong total shareholder returns, dividend growth, and a diversified portfolio emphasizing high-quality, recession-resistant healthcare properties, positioning Omega as a premier player in the sector.