OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS INC [OHI] - . appoints Matthew P. Gourmand as CEO
Effective October 1, 2026, Matthew P. Gourmand, previously President, will succeed C. Taylor Pickett as CEO of Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., with Gourmand also appointed to the Board to fill the vacancy left by Pickett's retirement.
Why this matters
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., a Maryland-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), specializes in investing in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily focusing on skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The company has announced a planned leadership transition, with Matthew P. Gourmand, currently serving as President, set to become the new CEO effective October 1, 2026, succeeding C. Taylor Pickett, who is retiring. Gourmand will also join the Board of Directors, filling the vacancy left by Pickett's departure. This transition is part of a structured succession plan, as Pickett's retirement is not due to any disagreements with the company.