Benjamin Knafo

About Benjamin Knafo

AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Real Estate- Feasibility Studies - De Novo Development- Lease Negotiation - Construction & Project Management - Vendor Management- Operational Start up- Business Development - Operational Integration- Process Improvement - Negotiation

Experience

1. Senior Director of Growth and Development

   CardioOne

   Jan 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   At CardioOne, I lead the development and expansion of outpatient cardiology and advanced imaging platforms across multiple markets. I own the end-to-end delivery of de novo site development - from early-stage physician engagement and real estate strategy through design, construction, regulatory approval, and site activation.Operate as a central integrator across clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory workstreams, enabling physician partners to successfully launch and scale independent practices.Key responsibilities include:Lead site selection, market evaluation, and real estate strategy, including lease negotiations and support of physician-led property acquisitionsDirect full development lifecycle across cardiology clinics and advanced imaging (PET/CT, SPECT) from concept through go-liveBuild and operationalize CardioOne’s advanced imaging platform, including vendor strategy across equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, physics, accreditation, and staffingDrive regulatory and licensing strategy, including RAM licensing, radiation safety, and accreditation readiness (RadSite and state requirements)Serve as accountable owner of site delivery, driving cross-functional execution across operations, credentialing, revenue cycle, and clinical leadershipBuild scalable playbooks, processes, and infrastructure to support repeatable growth across marketsPartner directly with physicians on expansion strategy, site planning, and development executionManage external partners including brokers, architects, engineers, contractors, and key vendors to ensure alignment with budget, timeline, and program requirements

Education

• Baruch College

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, and Investments

  2010 — 2013

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Analysis
• New Business Development
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Retail
• Corporate Finance
• Trend Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Forecasting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Inventory Analysis
• Management