# Peter Scott

> Peter A. Scott is President and Chief Executive Officer of Nashville-based Healthcare Realty Trust and a member of its board. A Wharton graduate and former real estate investment banker at Lehman Brothers, Barclays and Credit Suisse, he became Healthpeak’s CFO in February 2017 before moving to Healthcare Realty in April 2025. His tenure centers on operating accountability, portfolio investment and financial discipline.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
- **Organizations:** Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated, Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (formerly HCP, Inc.), Barclays, Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Healthcare Realty credited him with an instrumental role in Healthpeak’s $5 billion merger with Physicians Realty Trust., Advised HCP on its $4 billion Quality Care Properties spin-off while at Barclays., Led Healthcare Realty as it implemented a new operating and capital allocation plan in 2025.

## Career timeline

- **2002-2008** — Worked at Lehman Brothers.
- **2008-2011** — Worked at Barclays.
- **2011-2014** — Worked at Credit Suisse.
- **2014-2017** — Managing Director in Barclays’ Real Estate Banking Group.
- **2017-02** — Became Executive Vice President and CFO of HCP, subsequently renamed Healthpeak Properties; effective February 13.
- **2025-04** — Became President and CEO of Healthcare Realty, effective April 15.
- **2025-05** — Joined Healthcare Realty’s board on May 20.
- **2025-07** — Healthcare Realty published its three-year strategic plan under his leadership.

## Achievements

- Healthcare Realty credited him with an instrumental role in Healthpeak’s $5 billion merger with Physicians Realty Trust.
- Advised HCP on its $4 billion Quality Care Properties spin-off while at Barclays.
- Led Healthcare Realty as it implemented a new operating and capital allocation plan in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Healthcare Realty raised its full-year normalized FFO guidance to $1.62-$1.66 per diluted share and reported second-quarter same-store cash NOI growth of 5.1%.
- **2026-01** — Daniel Gabbay joined as CFO, serving on Scott’s executive team.

## Links

- Website: https://www.healthcarerealty.com/staff/peter-scott/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-scott-8138581b

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Last updated: 2026-10-23