Getty Realty Announces Retirement of EVP, CIO & COO; Promotes Internal Successor

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Getty Realty announced the retirement of its EVP, CIO, and COO, Mark J. Olear, and promoted internal candidate Robert J. Ryan to Chief Investment Officer, while the COO role will be eliminated.

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• Executive Retirement

  Mark J. Olear, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, will retire effective February 27, 2026.

• Internal Promotion to CIO

  Robert J. Ryan, current Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer.

• COO Position Eliminated

  The Chief Operating Officer position will not be filled following Mr. Olear's retirement.

• Transition Consulting Agreement

  Mr. Olear will provide post-retirement consulting services to the company through September 2027 to ensure an orderly transition.

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Getty Realty Corp. announced the retirement of Mark J. Olear, a key executive holding the EVP, CIO, and COO roles. The company has appointed Robert J. Ryan, its Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, as the new Chief Investment Officer, ensuring a smooth internal succession. The Chief Operating Officer position will not be filled, indicating a potential streamlining of the management structure. Mr. Olear will also provide post-retirement consulting services, further aiding the transition. While the departure of a C-suite executive is notable, the well-managed succession plan and continued advisory role mitigate potential disruption.