NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Care Investment Trust Inc. (NYSE: CRE) today announced it named Walter J. Owens, President of Corporate Finance at CIT, to Care's Board of Directors, which increases the number of members from six to seven directors.
In his capacity as President of Corporate Finance at CIT, Owens, 48, is responsible for working with CIT's Corporate Finance business unit leaders in assessing their go-to-market models, developing integrated distribution platforms that serve a broad range of product offerings and customer segments, and improving operational efficiencies. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of CIT. Prior to joining CIT, he served as Chief Marketing Officer for GE Commercial Finance. Before GE, Owens served in a number of positions with Citibank and Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Kirk Gorman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented, "Walter brings a wealth of financial, operational and sales experience to Care's Board. We look forward to his counsel and participation in the further development of Care."
About Care Investment Trust
Care Investment Trust Inc. is a real estate investment and finance company formed principally to invest in healthcare-related commercial mortgage debt and real estate. It is externally managed and advised by CIT Healthcare LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIT Group Inc.
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