Brookdale Appoints Nick Stengle as CEO
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) has appointed Nick Stengle as its new Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective October 6, 2025. Stengle succeeds Interim CEO Denise W. Warren, who will return to her role as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.
Stengle brings extensive leadership experience from his roles as President and COO of Gentiva, where he oversaw operations across 550 locations in 38 states, and as EVP and COO of Sunrise Senior Living, where he managed 250 communities serving over 20,000 residents. His background includes significant experience in senior living, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, complemented by an 11-year career in the U.S. Air Force as a Top Gun Instructor Pilot.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) ha nominato Nick Stengle come nuovo Amministratore Delegato e membro del Consiglio, con effetto dal 6 ottobre 2025. Stengle succede all'amministratore delegato ad interim Denise W. Warren, che tornerà al ruolo di Presidente non executive del Consiglio.
Stengle porta ampia esperienza di leadership dai suoi ruoli di Presidente e COO di Gentiva, dove supervisionava le operazioni in 550 sedi in 38 stati, e come EVP e COO di Sunrise Senior Living, dove gestiva 250 comunità che servivano oltre 20.000 residenti. Il suo background include esperienza significativa nel settore senior living, sanità e ospitalità, integrata da una carriera di 11 anni nella U.S. Air Force come Top Gun Instructor Pilot.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) ha nombrado a como nuevo Director Ejecutivo y miembro de la Junta, con efecto a partir del 6 de octubre de 2025. Stengle sucede a la directora ejecutiva interina Denise W. Warren, quien volverá a su puesto de Presidenta no ejecutiva de la Junta.
Stengle aporta amplia experiencia en liderazgo, procedente de su cargo como Presidente y COO de Gentiva, donde supervisó las operaciones en 550 ubicaciones en 38 estados, y como EVP y COO de Sunrise Senior Living, donde gestionaba 250 comunidades que atienden a más de 20.000 residentes. Su trayectoria incluye una experiencia significativa en los sectores de senior living, atención sanitaria y hostelería, complementada por una carrera de 11 años en la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU. como Top Gun Instructor Pilot.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD)가 새로운 최고경영자이자 이사회 이사로 Nick Stengle을 임명했으며 발효 시점은 2025년 10월 6일입니다. Stengle은 임시 CEO인 Denise W. Warren의 뒤를 잇고 이사회 비상임 의장 직으로 돌아갑니다.
Stengle은 Gentiva의 회장 및 COO로서 미국 38개 주의 550개 위치에서 운영을 감독했고 Sunrise Senior Living의 EVP 및 COO로서 250개 커뮤니티가 20,000명以上의 거주자를 관리하는 등 리더십 경험이 풍부합니다. 그의 경력은 시니어 리빙, 헬스케어, 환대 산업에서의 중요한 경험과 함께 미 공군에서 Top Gun 인스트럭터 파일럿으로 11년간 복무한 경력을 포함합니다.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) a nommé Nick Stengle comme nouveau PDG et membre du conseil, à compter du 6 octobre 2025. Stengle succède au PDG par intérim Denise W. Warren, qui retournera à son poste de président non exécutif du conseil.
Stengle apporte une vaste expérience en leadership, notamment en tant que président et COO de Gentiva, où il supervisait les opérations dans 550 sites dans 38 États, et en tant que EVP et COO de Sunrise Senior Living, où il gérait 250 communautés desservant plus de 20 000 résidents. Son parcours comprend une expérience significative dans les secteurs des services pour seniors, de la santé et de l’hôtellerie, complétée par une carrière de 11 ans dans l’US Air Force en tant que Top Gun Instructor Pilot.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) hat Nick Stengle zum neuen Chief Executive Officer und Board-Mitglied ernannt, mit Wirkung ab dem 6. Oktober 2025. Stengle folgt auf den Interim-CEO Denise W. Warren, die zu ihrer Rolle als nicht geschäftsführender Vorsitzender des Vorstands zurückkehrt.
Stengle bringt umfassende Führungserfahrung mit, aus seiner Rolle als Präsident und COO von Gentiva, wo er die Operationen in 550 Standorten in 38 Bundesstaaten überwachte, und als EVP und COO von Sunrise Senior Living, wo er 250 Gemeinden betreute, die über 20.000 Bewohner versorgten. Sein Hintergrund umfasst bedeutende Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Senior Living, Gesundheitswesen und Gastgewerbe, ergänzt durch eine 11-jährige Karriere in der US-Luftwaffe als Top Gun Instructor Pilot.
عينت Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) نيك ستينجل كمدير تنفيذي جديد وعضو مجلس إدارة، اعتباراً من 6 أكتوبر 2025. يخلف ستينغل الرئيسة المؤقتة Denise W. Warren، التي ستعود إلى منصبها كرئيس مجلس الإدارة غير التنفيذي.
يجلب ستينغل خبرة قيادية واسعة من دوره كرئيس وCOO لدى Gentiva، حيث كان يشرف على العمليات في 550 موقعاً في 38 ولاية، وكـ EVP وCOO في Sunrise Senior Living، حيث أدار 250 مجتمعاً يخدم أكثر من 20,000 مقيم. تشمل خلفيته خبرة كبيرة في مجالات الشيخوخة، الرعاية الصحية والضيافة، إضافة إلى مسيرة 11 عاماً في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في القوات الجوية كمدرب Top Gun.
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) 任命 Nick Stengle 为新任首席执行官及董事会成员，任期自 2025 年 10 月 6 日起生效。Stengle 将接替临时 CEO Denise W. Warren，她将回到董事会非执行主席的职位。
Stengle 拥有丰富的领导经验，曾任 Gentiva 的总裁兼 COO，负责 38 个州共 550 个地点的运营；以及 Sunrise Senior Living 的执行副总裁兼 COO，管理 250 个社区，服务超过 20,000 名居民。他的背景还包括在高端养老、医疗保健和酒店业的显著经验，并且在美国空军担任 Top Gun 指导飞行员长达 11 年。
- Appointment of experienced executive with proven track record in senior living and healthcare operations
- Strong operational background managing large-scale healthcare facilities (550 locations at Gentiva, 250 communities at Sunrise)
- Strategic leadership experience in multiple relevant sectors (senior living, healthcare, hospitality)
- Maintains strong board independence with 8 out of 9 directors being independent
- Potential transition period as new CEO takes over from interim leadership
Proven Executive Brings Extensive Experience in Senior Living, Healthcare, and Hospitality and Track Record of Driving Durable, Sustainable Operational Excellence
Mr. Stengle, whose appointment is the result of a comprehensive search led by the Board's Search Committee, brings to Brookdale a deep understanding of the senior living, healthcare, and hospitality industries with extensive leadership and operations experience, including in multi-site, geographically dispersed healthcare settings. Since 2022, he has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Gentiva, a leading provider of hospice, palliative, and home health services with over 12,000 associates and approximately 550 locations across 38 states. Prior to that, Mr. Stengle served as EVP and Chief Operating Officer for Sunrise Senior Living where he led all community operations, sales, marketing, and clinical operations for approximately 250 communities, providing care to over 20,000 residents. Additionally, during his 11-year career with the United States Air Force, Mr. Stengle served in a variety of leadership positions, including as a Top Gun Instructor Pilot, Combat Fighter Pilot, Flight Commander, and Deputy Director of Operations – experience that shaped his disciplined, mission-driven, collaborative leadership style.
"While I have enjoyed my time as Interim CEO, I am confident Nick has the strategic acumen, vision, and leadership skills to build on our strong momentum at this pivotal point in Brookdale's history," said Ms. Warren. "His impressive track record of driving durable operational performance while building a culture of teamwork, excellence, and accountability uniquely positions him to ensure the Company thrives by continuing to provide high quality care and experiences for our residents and our associates, with emphasis on growing our Adjusted EBITDA and unlocking the significant amount of intrinsic value in Brookdale."
"I've long respected Brookdale as a leading senior living operator, and it is an honor to join this talented team," said Mr. Stengle. "Brookdale has a strong foundation in place with compelling long-term growth drivers, and I believe the Company is well positioned to extend its leadership position in the industry as we enter the next chapter and capitalize on attractive industry demographics. I look forward to building on the Company's recent success and to capturing the significant opportunities ahead to drive shareholder value."
With the addition of Mr. Stengle, the Brookdale Board will be comprised of nine highly-qualified directors with complementary and relevant skillsets, eight of whom will be independent.
About Nick Stengle
Mr. Stengle joins Brookdale from Gentiva, a leading provider of end-of-life care, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously in his career, he had served as EVP and Chief Operating Officer for Kindred at Home, Gentiva's predecessor company. In between his two stints at Gentiva, Mr. Stengle served as EVP and Chief Operating Officer for Sunrise Senior Living, a senior living services provider with approximately 250 communities in
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About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. With 623 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 57,000 residents as of September 30, 2025, Brookdale is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and exceptional service. The Company, through its affiliates, operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, offering tailored solutions that help empower seniors to live with dignity, connection, and purpose. Leveraging deep expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and real estate, Brookdale creates opportunities for wellness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships in settings that feel like home. Guided by its four cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust, Brookdale is committed to delivering exceptional value and redefining senior living for a brighter, healthier future. Brookdale's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook at facebook.com/brookdaleseniorliving or YouTube at youtube.com/BrookdaleLiving.
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