Jonathan Davis Assumes Role of Executive Chairman
Leadership Change Marks Culmination of Multiyear Succession Plan
March 26, 2026 – BOSTON
The Davis Companies (“Davis” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its succession plan, first announced more than six years ago, with Jonathan Davis stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman. Stephen Davis, who has served as President of the Company since 2021, assumes the role of CEO, effective April 1st.
As Executive Chairman, Jonathan Davis will remain actively involved in shaping the Company’s strategy, advising the executive team, and supporting investor engagement, deal sourcing, financing, and transaction execution. He will also continue to serve on the Investment Committee of the DIV Funds.
“I have great pride and confidence in Stephen, both professionally and personally, and I am enormously gratified by his success,” Jonathan Davis said. “I firmly believe he is the right person to ensure we remain a nimble company and build upon the entrepreneurial culture and exacting standards that have been so integral to our sustained growth over the past 50 years. With Stephen at the helm, working closely with our highly talented and committed executive team, I am confident that our firm is well positioned to achieve even greater success going forward.”
Stephen Davis said, “I am honored to assume this new role and to lead the opening of a new chapter in the history of our firm. With the sustained support of my father, our investors, and my entire team of extraordinary colleagues, I have no doubt in our ability to continue building upon the standards of excellence that have defined our work over the past five decades. We have had the good fortune of having been able to plan for, and work towards, this transition over the course of many years. I am grateful for the support I have received in the development and execution of our succession plan, and I believe that the carefully considered steps we’ve taken have positioned this transition for success. We have the best team in the industry. I am excited to lead Davis alongside them in our next phase of growth.”
Stephen Davis joined the Davis Companies more than 16 years ago and has served in multiple leadership roles, most recently as its President. In this role, he has overseen all aspects of the Company’s operations across its vertically integrated platform. He has also played a leading role in shaping the Company’s firm-wide investment and execution strategies, which will continue to be an integral part of his role going forward.
About The Davis Companies
Davis is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development and management firm that leverages five decades of experience, the strength of its leadership team and employees and a diversified portfolio to deliver maximum value for its investors and tenants. Headquartered in Boston and investing across the United States, Davis prides itself on taking a nimble, collaborative approach to delivering best-in-class results from complex opportunities. Since inception, Davis has invested in $13.5 billion in gross asset value through real estate equity, debt and fixed-income securities. Davis today owns a real estate portfolio of approximately 12.4 million square feet of healthcare and life science, industrial, retail, office and hospitality properties and more than 5,700 residential units across the United States. For further information, visit www.thedaviscompanies.com.
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