David Jung
Chief Strategist, Senior Housing
Phone:
202-805-7986
Previous Employers:
Benchmark Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living
Professional Summary
With a decade of experience in the senior housing industry, David is a seasoned strategist specializing in operations analytics, FP&A, and investment evaluation.
As Senior Director at Benchmark Senior Living, he played a key role in driving financial and operational performance, increasing occupancy from 66% to 90% while restoring profitability.
Previously, at Sunrise Senior Living, he supported the industry's largest and highest-quality development pipeline, totaling over $2.5 billion.
Known for translating complex data into actionable insights, he partners with senior executives to optimize revenue, enhance margins, and drive sustainable growth—positioning organizations for success in a post-COVID era and the impending Silver Tsunami.
Work Experience
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Boston, MA
65 Communities
Feb 2021 - Jan 2024
Senior Director of Operations Analytics
Boston, MA
65 Communities
July 2016 - Feb 2021
Director of Investments & Development
McLean, VA
270+ Communities
Oversaw financial reporting, analysis, and metrics to provide operators with timely insights for achieving financial and operational targets. Led a high-impact analytics and finance team, ensuring focus and engagement through strategic hiring and coaching. Managed special projects, including industry benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, and new product economics. Collaborated cross-functionally to develop annual budgets (~$650M revenue) and quarterly forecasts, identifying key risks and opportunities.
Recruited as a financial advisor and strategic partner to the C-suite during the industry's lowest occupancy, leading revenue management innovations that helped recover occupancy from 66% to 90% and improve NOI to mid-20% margins by Q4 2023. Partnered with executives to drive long-term growth, provided financial coaching to enhance profitability, and delivered strategic insights to six divisions, proactively addressing risks and opportunities.
Played a key role in building a $2.5B+ pipeline by sourcing investments, ensuring underwriting integrity for deals $20M–$1B+, and collaborating with REITs and private equity firms. Led market research to validate assumptions and identify high-growth markets, developing an advanced analytics model to visualize key opportunities and risks.
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