Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced several key decisions about its future direction and as part of the progression of its evolution as a global asset manager. Board Changes. Northwest has appointed a non-Executive Chair of the Board, in line with governance best practices. Mr. Dale Klein, formerly Lead Independent Trustee, is now Non-Executive Chair. Mr. Paul Dalla Lana has stepped away from the Board of Trustees and has resigned as Chief Executive Officer to focus on initiatives at Northwest Value Partners Inc. Ms. Laura King, Trustee, is appointed Chair of the REIT's Compensation, Governance and Nominating
Committee. Ms. Maureen O'Connell, Trustee, is appointed Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. Michael Brady has been appointed President. Mr. Brady was formerly Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Brady brings decades of experience in the commercial real estate sector in Canada and globally.