Leadership Transition at Healthcare Realty Trust: New CFO Takes the Helm While FFO Outlook Remains Solid

WhaleWatcher · 2026-01-12T18:45:14+00:00

Healthcare Realty Trust has appointed Daniel Gabbay as CFO, succeeding Austen Helfrich. Gabbay's expertise in healthcare REITs bolsters investor confidence as the company reaffirms its 2025 financial outlook following a strong Q3 performance.

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2026-01-12 18:45:14

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Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (HR) has revealed a significant shift in its financial leadership structure. Daniel Gabbay, who brings extensive expertise from nearly two decades in investment banking, is set to assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer starting January 12, 2026.

Gabbay’s appointment marks a transition from Austen Helfrich, who has served as CFO since October 2024 and is departing to explore alternative business ventures. The incoming executive brings substantial credentials from his tenure at RBC Capital Markets, where he held the position of managing director within the real estate investment banking division. Throughout his tenure there, Gabbay focused primarily on healthcare REIT sector coverage, providing comprehensive advisory and capital markets solutions to real estate clients.

What’s particularly noteworthy for investors is the company’s reaffirmation of its financial trajectory. Healthcare Realty Trust maintained its previously disclosed 2025 normalized FFO guidance without revision, signaling confidence in its operational and financial performance. This steadfast commitment to FFO projections came as the company released its third-quarter 2025 financial results, during which it also raised its FFO guidance, indicating strong operational execution and market positioning.

The stability in FFO guidance, combined with the appointment of a seasoned healthcare REIT specialist, suggests the company is positioning itself for continued financial discipline and strategic execution in the coming period.

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