Case Study: President / COO Recruiter for Senior Housing Owner, Investor & Operator

President / Chief Operating Officer for Vertically Integrated Senior Housing Platform with $3B+ Portfolio

Operational leadership is critical in senior housing, where performance depends on the seamless integration of care, property operations, and investment strategy. As a real estate executive recruiter and COO executive search firm specializing in the real estate industry, Gill-Mac Partners understands what it takes to identify top-tier leadership with a proven track record. When a vertically integrated senior housing owner and operator sought a senior executive to unify operations across its $3B+ portfolio, the firm engaged Gill-Mac Partners to recruit a Chief Operating Officer to align teams, optimize performance, and support long-term growth through operational excellence.

Client Profile

A vertically integrated owner and operator with a $3B+ senior housing portfolio held for long-term ownership and operations management.

The Challenge

Ownership required an operational leader to unify the team and all functions within operations, asset management, facilities, maintenance, construction, and property management under a cohesive execution strategy. The role demanded a top--notch executive who could drive alignment across departments and bring a human resources and leadership perspective to organizational structure and performance.

The Assignment

Gill-Mac Partners, a specialized executive recruiting firm, was retained by the parent company to recruit a President/COO with deep experience in operating a senior housing business, team, and portfolio of properties. Leveraging an extensive candidate pool and strong long term relationships with both clients and candidates, our recruiting team executed a targeted recruitment process focused on finding top leadership talent and delivering qualified candidates who were the perfect fit for the organization.

Scope of Responsibility

• Platform-wide operational oversight for business, team, and portfolio 

• Alignment of investment strategy and execution 

• Performance management across departments 

• Leadership development and organizational scaling

Outcome & Impact

The COO hire improved cross-functional alignment, strengthened operational discipline, and positioned the platform for continued portfolio growth while further integrating portfolio operations with corporate strategy. The selected executive drives operational performance across the platform, reinforcing consistency and scalability.

Choose Gill-Mac Partners As Your Real Estate Executive Search Partner

Recruiting executive leadership for senior housing platforms requires a deep understanding of operations, care delivery models, and real estate performance. As a trusted COO recruiter and real estate executive recruiter, Gill-Mac Partners specializes in executive recruiting across investment, development, and operations. Our recruiting firm is known for delivering top-tier talent through a refined recruitment process, ensuring every placement is a perfect fit backed by a proven track record.

By building strong, long-term relationships and maintaining a high-quality candidate pool, we consistently deliver qualified candidates who elevate performance and drive operational success.

If your organization is seeking executive leadership in operations, asset management, or platform growth, contact Gill-Mac Partners to learn how our specialized real estate executive search approach can help you secure the right President, COO, Vice President, or senior leadership talent.