VICI Properties Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 8, 2026, announcing the appointment of John M. Sullivan as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective upon satisfaction of certain conditions including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals.

Key Highlights

  • New independent director: John M. Sullivan was appointed to the VICI Properties Inc. Board of Directors on September 4, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • Board size: Once effective, Mr. Sullivan's appointment is expected to increase the size of the Board to eight directors.
  • Committee assignments: Mr. Sullivan will serve on the Board's Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.
  • Prior executive role: Mr. Sullivan served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited from January 2011 until his retirement in October 2023, with roles at that company dating back to 1998.
  • Current board service: Mr. Sullivan currently serves on the Board of Directors of Colliers International (TSX: CIGI) since January 2024 and EQ Bank (Equitable Bank) (TSX: EQB) since April 2026.
  • No related-party transactions: According to the filing, there are no transactions between the Company and Mr. Sullivan requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

VICI Properties Names Real Estate Executive John Sullivan as Independent Director

VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) disclosed in a Form 8-K filed September 8, 2026, that its Board of Directors appointed John M. Sullivan as an independent director, with the appointment dated September 4, 2026. The filing noted the appointment is "subject to and effective upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals." Once those conditions are met, the Board is expected to grow to eight directors, according to the filing.

The filing described Mr. Sullivan's background primarily at Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, which it characterized as "one of North America's leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use real estate." He held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer there from January 2011 until retiring in October 2023, following roles at the company that began in 1998. The filing also noted he holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Concordia University and an MBA from McGill University.

According to the filing, Mr. Sullivan will be compensated under the Company's standard compensation policies and practices for board members, and the Company will enter into its standard form indemnification agreement with him. The filing stated that there are "no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Sullivan and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as director of the Company." The announcement was accompanied by a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What Was Disclosed

VICI Properties filed an 8-K reporting the appointment of John M. Sullivan as an independent director, effective upon regulatory approval. He is assigned to the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee, and will be compensated under standard board policies.