David J. Adelman is a Philadelphia-based entrepreneur and active private investor. For nearly 30 years, he has served as CEO of Philadelphia-based Campus Apartments, where he has transformed the on- and off-campus college living experience across undergraduate, graduate, and faculty housing, as well as other university-related real estate. He is widely recognized as a leader in the student housing industry and has made Campus Apartments a go-to partner for colleges and universities, developers, and investors. Under his leadership, Campus Apartments has grown to more than $2 billion in assets under management across 18 states, housing more than 25,000 students attending 70+ colleges and universities.

He is the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Philadelphia-based Future Standard (formerly known as FS Investments), a global alternative asset manager with over $90 billion in assets under management dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment solutions. He is also the founder of Darco Capital, his family office investment vehicle, which has made more than 90 venture and growth capital investments across sectors including spirits, fintech, hospitality, sports and media, and well-known consumer-facing brands.

He is a partner in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), an industry-leading sports and entertainment group with a global portfolio that includes the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, the NFL’s Washington Commanders, Premier League’s Crystal Palace, NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing, and the Prudential Center, among others. He also serves as Chairman of the joint venture between HBSE and Comcast, responsible for conceptualizing and building a $2 billion world-class live entertainment venue in Philadelphia, which will be the future home of the 76ers, Flyers, and the newly announced WNBA franchise, set to begin play in 2030.