Brookdale Senior Living Inc. announced that longtime healthcare executive Cindy R. Kent will be joining the company in the newly created position of Executive Vice President & President of Senior Living. Kent joins Brookdale in early January and will report to President & Chief Executive Officer Lucinda M. Baier. Kent is a visionary leader who has held global commercialization roles at 3M, Medtronic and Eli Lilly. Most recently, Kent was President & General Manager of the 3M Infection Prevention Division and a member of the company's Executive Conference. In her prior roles, Kent successfully partnered with key industry stakeholders such as payors, providers and clinicians to provide better patient care and resulting in business growth.