Independent director

Michael J. Embler

Independent Director·Ventas, Inc.

About

Independent Director since 2022, member of the Audit and Compliance Committee and Investment Committee. Former Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Mutual Advisers, overseeing over $85 billion in assets. Over 25 years of public board experience. Current public director of NMI Holdings (since 2012); prior public boards include American Airlines Group (2013-2025), Taubman Centers (2018-2020) and Kindred Healthcare (2001-2008).

Since 2022
Age 62
Tenure 4 yrs

Also at Ventas, Inc.

DC Debra A. Cafaro Chairman and Chief Executive Officer RP Robert F. Probst Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PB Peter J. Bulgarelli Executive Vice President, Outpatient Medical and Research, Ventas, Inc.; President and CEO, Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc. JH J. Justin Hutchens Executive Vice President, Senior Housing and Chief Investment Officer CR Carey S. Roberts Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary GL Gregory R. Liebbe Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

Roles

Organization Role Dates Details
Ventas, Inc. Independent Director 2022–present Current role
Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC Chief Investment Officer (2005-2009); Head, Distressed Investment Group (2001-2005) 2001-2009 Investment advisory firm.
Nomura Securities Various roles culminating in Managing Director 1992-2001 Global financial services group.

External roles

Organization Role Dates
NMI Holdings (NASDAQ: NMIH) Director
American Airlines Group Inc. (NYSE: AAL) Director 2013-2025
Taubman Centers, Inc. (formerly NYSE: TCO) Director 2018-2020
Kindred Healthcare Inc. (formerly NYSE: KND) Director 2001-2008

Related

Company Ventas, Inc. Company hub Person Debra A. Cafaro Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Person Robert F. Probst Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Person Peter J. Bulgarelli Executive Vice President, Outpatient Medical and Research, Ventas, Inc.; President and CEO, Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc. Person J. Justin Hutchens Executive Vice President, Senior Housing and Chief Investment Officer Person Carey S. Roberts Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary Person Gregory R. Liebbe Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller Person Kevin M. Bohl Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary (interim General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary as of June 26, 2026) Person Melody C. Barnes Independent Director Person Theodore R. Bigman Independent Director Person Debra A. Cafaro (Director) Chairman and CEO (Director) Person Matthew J. Lustig Independent Director Person Roxanne M. Martino Lead Independent Director Deal Ventas American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust Hct 2015 Deal page Deal Ventas Ardent Health Services Ardent Medical Services 2015 Deal page Deal Ventas Atria Senior Living Real Estate Assets 2011 Deal page
Source: Ventas, Inc. proxy statement (SEC Schedule 14A)

Where the filing does not disclose a value, this page states "Not disclosed" rather than estimating. Smaller filers are exempt from disclosing metric targets and achievement, and larger filers may omit forward targets for competitive reasons.

See how VectorShift works for your firm

Request Demo