Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. today announced the appointment of Darrin Smith as chief investment officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Smith will succeed Talya Nevo-Hacohen, who has served as chief investment officer, treasurer and executive vice president since 2010. Nevo-Hacohen is expected to remain in a consulting role under a two-year arrangement.
Smith is the current executive vice president of investments at Sabra, which moved headquarters from Irvine to Tustin in 2023.
“Darrin has over 30 years of real estate experience, and his extensive expertise and commitment make him an excellent fit,” Sabra Chief Executive Rick Matros said in a statement.
Shares were little changed after the announcement at $17.33 and a $4.1 billion market cap (Nasdaq: SBRA).