Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated announced that Todd J. Meredith has been appointed as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 30, 2016. The Company expects that Mr. Meredith will also be nominated to serve on the board of directors in 2017. The company's current CEO, David R. Emery, will transition into the role of Executive Chairman beginning December 30, 2016 for a term of five years.

Mr. Emery is the founder of the Company and has served as its CEO and Chairman of the Board since its inception in 1992. Mr. Meredith (age 41) has been employed by the Company since 2001. He was appointed Executive Vice President - Investments in February 2011 and is responsible for overseeing the Company's investment activities, including the acquisition, financing and development of medical office and other outpatient medical facilities.