Chief Executive Officer

Harmony Senior Services , a certified Great Place To Work and one the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. Harmony is in the top 25 Providers in Senior Living. Currently operating 49 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities across 11 states, serving over 6,000 residents with additional 5 new communities under development, average age of building is 8 years.

Position Summary

The CEO of Harmony Senior Services serves as the top executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance for Harmony Senior Services partnering closely with Smith Packett for Development and Wessex Capital Investment for Debt & Equity. The CEO will lead the company in delivering high-quality, hospitality-driven senior living services while ensuring sustainable growth and innovation in care delivery. Harmony has made significant investments in technology and branding as Harmony Ascend. The position will be based at its home office located in historic and beautiful Charleston, South Carolina .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans aligned with Harmony’s mission and growth objectives.
• Lead expansion efforts including new community development, acquisitions, and market entry strategies.
• Ensure excellence in day-to-day operations across all communities.
• Implement scalable systems and processes to support growth and quality care.
• Drive financial performance and manage budgets, capital investments, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Harmony’s parent company, Smith/Packett, and affiliated entities to align capital strategy.
• Foster a culture of compassion, integrity, and excellence among associates.
• Champion flexible work models and talent retention strategies, especially for millennial workforce segments.
• Promote adoption of resident-centric technologies, including GPS-enabled security systems and digital engagement tools.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational transparency and family engagement.
• Represent Harmony to investors, regulators, industry organizations, and the broader community.
• Requires traveling to communities.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in senior living required, with a strong operational background and previous experience working in communities.
• Track record of scaling operations and driving brand growth.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
• Passion for serving older adults and commitment to mission-driven leadership.
• Experience with multi-site IL, AL and Memory Care communities, oversight of a minimum of 30+ communities is required.

Preferred Attributes

• Visionary leadership with a heart for service.
• Ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Collaborative and transparent communication style.
• Ideal candidate will have heavy experience in Operations and Sales.

Contact Brendan Hunt, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at [email protected] for additional information. Unrepresented candidates only .