Ventas, Inc. General Counsel Carey Roberts Resigns; Interim GC Named

What Happened
Ventas filed an 8-K on June 15, 2026 announcing that Carey S. Roberts, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, notified the company she will resign effective June 26, 2026 to join Blackstone, Inc. as Senior Managing Director and General Counsel - Real Estate. Ms. Roberts will remain in her current role through the effective date. The company and its board thanked her for her contributions.

Key Details

• Filing date: June 15, 2026; resignation effective: June 26, 2026.
• Outgoing officer: Carey S. Roberts (Executive VP, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary).
• New employer for Roberts: Blackstone, Inc., role — Senior Managing Director and General Counsel - Real Estate.
• Interim replacement: Mr. Bohl (named to assume responsibilities as General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary on an interim basis); he currently serves as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary and has been with Ventas since 2011.

Why It Matters
A company general counsel departure is a notable governance and leadership change. The appointment of an experienced internal deputy as interim general counsel suggests management plans continuity in legal oversight and compliance. The 8-K contains no disclosures of financial impact or other management changes; investors may watch for any subsequent filings about a permanent successor or related governance updates.