Scott M. Brinker
President and Chief Executive Officer
Scott Brinker has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for establishing our culture, strategy, and capital allocation philosophy, in addition to leading the operational execution of our platform.
Mr. Brinker joined Healthpeak in 2018 and previously served as our Chief Investment Officer and President.
Before joining Healthpeak, he served in a variety of capacities at Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) from 2001 to 2017, where he ultimately served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Brinker started in the sector as an intern, and has invested and asset managed across the entire spectrum of healthcare real estate, including life science, outpatient medical, senior housing, continuing care communities, post-acute facilities, and hospitals.
He serves on the Executive Board and Governance Committee of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts® (Nareit), the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies.
Mr. Brinker received a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, where he was a varsity athlete and team captain. He also received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.