Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. announced that Matthew Demchyk has been named Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Demchyk’s new role is effective immediately and he will report directly to GLPI Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Carlino. Mr. Demchyk joined GLPI in February 2019 and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Investments. As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Demchyk will lead GLPI’s investment strategy and be responsible for capital allocation, the evaluation of opportunities outside of the gaming sector, and the development of strategic relationships. Prior to joining GLPI, Mr. Demchyk was with Millennium Partners, where he served as Portfolio Manager of Real Estate Securities for over 9 years. Before Millennium, he oversaw a REIT investment strategy at Carlson Capital.