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Get filing alertsVentas General Counsel Carey Roberts resigns to join Blackstone real estate team
Filed June 15, 2026 · Period ending June 15, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Executive VP and General Counsel Carey S. Roberts is leaving Ventas effective June 26, 2026 to become Senior Managing Director and General Counsel for Real Estate at Blackstone. The departure appears voluntary for career advancement.
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Kevin M. Bohl, current Senior VP and Deputy General Counsel since 2011, will assume General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary roles on an interim basis starting June 15, 2026.
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Summary
Ventas announced the departure of its top legal officer, with Carey S. Roberts resigning as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary to join Blackstone in a senior real estate legal role.
The move appears to be a voluntary career advancement rather than a termination or dispute, as Roberts is joining one of the world's largest alternative asset managers in an elevated position. For shareholders, executive departures at the General Counsel level typically have limited immediate operational impact, though they can signal broader talent retention issues if part of a pattern.
Ventas has moved quickly to fill the gap with an internal promotion, naming Kevin Bohl as interim General Counsel. Bohl's 15-year tenure with the company suggests institutional knowledge and continuity. Investors should watch for Ventas's announcement of a permanent General Counsel appointment in coming months. A prolonged search or difficulty attracting top legal talent could indicate underlying concerns about the company's strategic direction or governance.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 15, 2026, Carey S. Roberts, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary of Ventas, Inc. (“Ventas” or the “Company”) notified Ventas of her intention to resign from the Company effective June 26, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Ms. Roberts intends to join Blackstone, Inc. as Senior Managing Director and General Counsel - Real Estate.
Carey S. Roberts, who serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, is resigning from Ventas effective June 26, 2026. She is leaving to join Blackstone, Inc. in a senior legal role focused on real estate. The departure appears to be voluntary and for career advancement purposes.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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As of the Effective Date, Kevin M. Bohl will assume the responsibilities of General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary on an interim basis. Mr. Bohl currently serves as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for Ventas and has been with the Company since 2011.
Ventas disclosed that Kevin M. Bohl, currently Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will assume the General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary roles on an interim basis. The filing does not disclose why the prior General Counsel departed or whether this is due to resignation, termination, or other circumstances. Mr. Bohl has been with the company since 2011.
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