Starboard Value LP Appoints New Directors at Healthcare Realty Trust
Advisor - People | Dec 10, 2024 | Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Starboard Value LP, a New York-based investment firm known for its shareholder activism, has successfully negotiated an agreement with Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated for significant board changes. Under the agreement, three new independent directors—David Henry, Glenn Rufrano, and Don Wood—have been appointed to the board, bringing strong industry and leadership expertise to the team. Mr. Henry and Mr. Rufrano will take additional roles on the board committee responsible for the organization's ongoing CEO search, with Mr. Rufrano appointed as the Chair of the committee. The legal team from Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, which includes Co-Managing Partner Andrew Freedman and team members Meagan Reda, Mark Kiley, and Joseph Del Vicario, represented Starboard Value LP in finalizing this agreement. This move highlights Starboard's strategic initiatives to influence leadership and governance to improve company performance.
Sectors
- Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
- Investment Management
- Legal Services
Geography
- United States – Both Starboard Value LP and Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated operate in the United States, where the board changes are taking place.
Industry
- Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) – The core focus of the article is on Healthcare Realty Trust, which deals with real estate investments specifically within the healthcare industry.
- Investment Management – Starboard Value LP is an investment management firm engaged in shareholder activism to influence corporate policies and board composition.
- Legal Services – Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP provided legal services in the shareholder activism and board transition process.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Starboard Value LP | Investor and Shareholder Activist | Company | An investment firm involved in the strategic reorganization of Healthcare Realty Trust's board. |
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated | Target Company | Company | A real estate investment trust engaged in acquiring, managing, and developing properties for healthcare service providers. |
David Henry | New Independent Director | Person | Appointed to the board of Healthcare Realty Trust. |
Glenn Rufrano | New Independent Director and Chair of CEO search committee | Person | Appointed to the board and the committee overseeing the CEO search. |
Don Wood | New Independent Director | Person | Appointed to the board of Healthcare Realty Trust. |
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal representation to Starboard Value LP for the agreement with Healthcare Realty Trust. |
Andrew Freedman | Co-Managing Partner and Chair of Shareholder Activism Practice | Person | Part of the legal team at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP representing Starboard Value LP. |
Meagan Reda | Shareholder Activism Partner | Person | Part of the legal team at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP representing Starboard Value LP. |
Mark Kiley | Associate | Person | Part of the legal team at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP representing Starboard Value LP. |
Joseph Del Vicario | Associate | Person | Part of the legal team at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP representing Starboard Value LP. |