# Taylor Pickett

> C. Taylor Pickett is a real estate executive who led Omega Healthcare Investors from June 2001 until October 1, 2026. His tenure included the 2015 combination with Aviv REIT, expansion in the United Kingdom and a staged succession to Matthew Gourmand. An accounting graduate of the University of Delaware and law graduate of the University of Maryland, he is also a trustee of COPT Defense Properties and has an advisory agreement with Omega following retirement.

- **Role:** Consultant to Omega Healthcare Investors; Trustee at COPT Defense Properties
- **Organizations:** Omega Healthcare Investors, COPT Defense Properties, Integrated Health Services, PHH Corporation, KPMG
- **Education:** B.S. in Accounting, with honors, University of Delaware, Juris Doctor, with honors, University of Maryland School of Law
- **Known for:** Led Omega Healthcare Investors for 25 years, 2001-2026., Led Omega through the completed Aviv REIT combination in April 2015, creating a portfolio of more than 900 properties across 41 states., Received a 2019 Lerner College Alumni Award of Excellence.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Graduated from the University of Delaware with an accounting degree.
- **1984-1991** — Worked at KPMG; COPT’s 2013 announcement describes his role as senior manager.
- **1991-1993** — Vice President of Taxes at PHH Corporation.
- **1993-1998** — Held executive roles at Integrated Health Services, including mergers and acquisitions.
- **1998-2001** — Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Integrated Health Services.
- **2001** — Became CEO of Omega Healthcare Investors in June; original employment agreement dated June 12.
- **2002** — Joined Omega’s board in May.
- **2013** — Elected to COPT’s board, effective November 21.
- **2015** — Continued as CEO after Omega completed the Aviv REIT combination on April 1.
- **2019** — Honored at the Lerner College Alumni Awards of Excellence.
- **2026** — Retired as Omega CEO and left its board effective October 1. Consulting agreement effective October 2.

## Achievements

- Led Omega Healthcare Investors for 25 years, 2001-2026.
- Led Omega through the completed Aviv REIT combination in April 2015, creating a portfolio of more than 900 properties across 41 states.
- Received a 2019 Lerner College Alumni Award of Excellence.
- Serves on COPT Defense Properties’ board, including as Compensation Committee chair and Investment Committee member.
- Omega’s May 2026 transition announcement reported portfolio growth from 258 to 1,124 assets over his tenure; these are company-reported snapshots, not October 2026 counts.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Retired as CEO and left Omega’s board October 1; Matthew Gourmand became president, CEO and director. Pickett’s consulting agreement took effect October 2.
- **2026-05** — Omega announced its leadership transition and Pickett’s planned retirement on May 21.
- **2025-12** — At Nareit’s REITworld conference, discussed low leverage, liquidity and the UK portfolio; interview published December 29.

## Links

- Website: https://www.omegahealthcare.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-pickett-aa7692240

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