Medical Properties Trust Inc. has named J. Kevin Hanna as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. In conjunction with this promotion, the company's board of directors has designated Mr. Hanna as the company's Principal Accounting Officer. He will continue to report to R. Steven Hamner, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Hanna joined the company as Controller in 2008. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Hanna was Controller of Fruit of the Loom Inc. and Russell Corporation.