Ventas Inc.director Douglas Crocker II is retiring from the board in line with the company'sdirector retirement policy.

The company said Crocker will not stand for re-election to itsboard at its 2016 annual stockholder meeting scheduled for May 10. His retirementwill become effective as of May 9, the day before the annual meeting, accordingto a March 29 filing.

Crocker has been Ventas' presidingdirector since 2003. He has chaired the board's investment committeeand has also served on the audit, compensation and executive committees.