September 8, 2026 — Leads & Copy — VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI), an experiential real estate investment trust, announced today that John M. Sullivan has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors as an independent director, subject to and effective upon receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals. Upon becoming effective, Mr. Sullivan’s appointment is expected to increase the size of the Board to eight directors. Mr. Sullivan will serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.
Mr. Sullivan brings extensive experience to VICI, having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited from January 2011 until his retirement in October 2023. Cadillac Fairview is a prominent owner, operator, and developer of high-quality retail and mixed-use real estate in North America.
During his more than 25-year tenure at Cadillac Fairview, Mr. Sullivan held various senior development and asset management roles. Earlier in his career, he held executive leadership positions at Brookfield Properties, Marathon Realty Company Limited, and First Quebec Corporation.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Colliers International (TSX: CIGI) and Equitable Bank (TSX: EQB). Additionally, Mr. Sullivan has been a member of the Board of Trustees of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Concordia University and an MBA from McGill University.
“John will be an excellent addition to VICI’s Board of Directors,” said Jim Abrahamson, Chair of the Board. “His extensive leadership experience – including more than a decade leading Cadillac Fairview – and deep knowledge of real estate investment, capital allocation, business development and asset management will greatly contribute to VICI’s strategic planning and execution. On behalf of the Board, we look forward to welcoming John as his presence will further complement our Board’s existing breadth and depth of experience and expertise.”
Edward Pitoniak, Chief Executive Officer of VICI Properties, stated, “We are delighted to welcome John to our Board. In addition to his extensive real estate investment background, John brings significant public company board experience. His contribution and perspective will be a great benefit to VICI as we continue to pursue our relationship-based focus on generating attractive, durable return for our shareholders.”
VICI Properties Inc. is an S&P 500® experiential real estate investment trust that owns a significant portfolio of market-leading gaming, hospitality, wellness, entertainment, and leisure destinations. This portfolio includes iconic facilities on the Las Vegas Strip such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand, and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas. VICI Properties owns 103 experiential assets across the United States and Canada, comprising approximately 130 million square feet, featuring around 66,000 hotel rooms and over 700 restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and sportsbooks. The company partners with leading experiential place makers and operators, aiming to create the highest quality and most productive experiential real estate portfolio.
Source: VICI Properties Inc.
