BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On May 18, 2017, the Board of Directors of Global Medical REIT Inc., (NYSE:GMRE), unanimously appointed Mr. Henry Cole as the Lead Independent Director of the Board of Directors. Mr. Cole has been a director of the Company since 2015. He also currently serves as a member of the audit committee and compensation committee of the Board of Directors. As the Lead Independent Director, Mr. Cole’s responsibilities will include, among other responsibilities, (i) calling and presiding over meetings of the independent members of the Board of Directors and (ii) serving as a liaison between the Chairman and the independent directors. Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey Busch, stated, “I could not be more pleased by the unanimous acknowledgement of Henry’s contributions to the GMRE Board of Directors. His leadership among the independent directors has been notable and formalizing his role demonstrates the Board’s commitment to rigorous good governance and oversight.”

About Global Medical REIT Inc.

Global Medical REIT Inc. is a Maryland corporation engaged primarily in the acquisition of licensed, state-of-the-art, purpose-built healthcare facilities and the leasing of these facilities to leading clinical operators with dominant market share. The Company intends to produce increasing, reliable rental revenue by expanding its portfolio, and leasing each of its healthcare facilities to a single market-leading operator under a long-term triple-net lease. The Company’s management team has significant healthcare, real estate and public real estate investment trust, or REIT, experience and has long-established relationships with a wide range of healthcare providers.