---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-312419"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AHR"
cik: "0001632970"
company_name: "American Healthcare REIT, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-22T20:16:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-22T20:17:11.263878+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# American Healthcare REIT CEO Danny Prosky retires; Jeff Hanson named permanent CEO

## Summary
- Danny Prosky retired as CEO/President effective July 21, 2026; continues as director and advisor.
- Jeff Hanson appointed CEO (was interim since Feb 2026); receives $965k base salary, 160% bonus target, and RSU grants totaling ~$4.1M.
- Gabe Willhite promoted to President and COO; receives $100k cash increase, 125% bonus target, and RSU grants totaling ~$695k.
- Scott Estes appointed Lead Independent Director; receives additional $40k annual retainer.
- Prosky receives $35k lump sum for medical coverage and accelerated vesting of restricted stock award.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-312419
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AHR
- cik: 0001632970
- company_name: American Healthcare REIT, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-22T20:16:45+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1632970/000119312526312419/0001193125-26-312419-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1632970/000119312526312419/ahr-20260720.htm

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