David Scharfstein, Cfa
About David Scharfstein, Cfa
David Scharfstein is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Ventra Health, a position he has held since 2023. With over 15 years of experience in financial leadership, he has previously worked in various roles at companies such as nThrive, EmployBridge, and Hotel Equities.
Work at Ventra Health
David Scharfstein serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Ventra Health. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations. His role is based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
David Scharfstein has over 15 years of experience in financial leadership roles across various organizations. He worked at nThrive as the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2016 to 2018 and held multiple positions at EmployBridge, including Vice President of M&A Integration and Enterprise Initiatives from 2021 to 2022 and Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2018 to 2021. He also served as Chief Financial Officer at Hotel Equities from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
David Scharfstein earned his MBA in Finance and Risk Management from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, where he studied from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a BBA in Economics and Political Science from Georgia Southern University, completed from 2001 to 2006. He specializes in translating raw data into actionable insights, cash and liquidity management, and customer and vendor negotiation.
Achievements in M&A Transactions
Throughout his career, David Scharfstein has played a central role in multiple successful mergers and acquisitions, totaling over $4 billion in value. His expertise in financial planning and analysis has contributed to driving profitable growth and process optimization within the organizations he has worked for.
Personal Interests
David Scharfstein enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He is an avid supporter of University of Georgia football and Atlanta United Soccer. In his personal time, he likes running, which reflects his commitment to maintaining an active lifestyle.