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Boyden's Joins as Gold Sponsor of Hunt Scanlon Media PE/VC Talent Summit
John McCrea to discuss how talent intelligence can strengthen leadership decisions in high-growth environments
Dan Valenti
Senior Advisor, United States
Dan Valenti is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience, including global business unit CEO and other senior roles at Fortune 500 companies. He brings a blend of strategic, commercial, and operational depth shaped by leading large product‑driven businesses. In growth and turnaround environments, he drives tangible improvement and fosters engaged, execution-focused teams.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ leadership experience, including senior executive roles in operations, product management, and sales & marketing at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of leadership in diverse business contexts, including large‑scale growth initiatives, complex transformations, and performance turnarounds
- Extensive experience in consumer and residential markets, spanning product‑driven industries, global manufacturing environments, and branded consumer and residential solutions
- Global leadership experience overseeing multi‑region operations, large matrixed organizations, and high‑performing teams across functions and geographies
Business Expertise
- Executive Vice President and President, North America at global building products manufacturer JELD-WEN; promoted from Executive Vice President, North America Doors and Distribution
- Senior Vice President and General Manager - KitchenAid Small Appliances at Whirlpool Corporation; led major turnaround as global business unit CEO; prior roles included Vice President Sales - Retail and Builder Channel, General Manager - Cooking, Senior Director Category Merchandising - Refrigeration, and Senior Director Product Development - Dishwashers
- Director of Marketing - New Business Development and Licensing at Stanley Black & Decker (Black & Decker and The Stanley Works prior to 2010 merger); prior roles included Group Channel Manager - Power Tools & Accessories, Group Product Manager - Automotive & Electronics, Senior Product Manager - Cordless Power Tools, and Channel Manager - Outdoor Products
Additional Expertise
- P&L Leadership
- Consumer Products
- Durables & Home Improvement
- Industrial Goods
- Retail - Brick & Mortar and eCommerce
- Sales & Marketing
- Product Development
- Transformation & Turnaround
- Performance Improvement
- Large Scale People Leadership
Education & Certifications
- BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Case Studies
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Building Leadership Capacity for a High-Growth Defense Services Company
Boyden partners with a second-generation, family-owned defense services company to appoint a Vice President of Human Resources, strengthening leadership infrastructure and supporting the organization's growth toward $200 million in revenue.
Navigating the Nuances of Philanthropic Leadership: The Search for a Major Gifts Officer
Through a highly targeted, relationship-based search, Boyden successfully identified a Major Gifts Officer whose fundraising approach, mission alignment, and donor engagement style matched the organization's long-term philanthropic goals.
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
Leadership Decisions: Bringing Collective Intelligence to Individual Judgment
As information has moved from scarce to overwhelming, effective decision-making has evolved from individual judgment toward the collective intelligence of the leadership team.
Survey
What Interim Leaders Know About Change in Privately Held and PE-Backed Businesses
Boyden’s latest survey reveals what experienced interim leaders across Europe have learned about making change happen - and sustaining the results.
Articles & Papers
Inside the C-Suite: What Three Conversations Reveal About Food & Beverage's Next Chapter
Drawing on conversations with Cees Talma of Welch's, Steve Goodyear of Summit Hill Foods, and Chris Gregg of NuTrail, this article explores how changing consumer preferences, increased retailer influence, digital commerce, and the need for greater agility are reshaping leadership priorities across the food and beverage industry.
Newsletter
The CFO Leadership Lens
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q3 2026 Edition
Media
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Gary Pikul, CTO of Boyden, joins as a guest of the Disruptive Innovators Podcast
Podcast
From the Top with Chad Hesters: Why AI Metrics Are Misleading Leaders Every Day with Elaine Barsoom
Podcast
O que define os líderes do futuro? | Silvio Stagni, CEO da Allied Brasil — Boyden Insights #1
Podcast
Why Grit Is Killing Your High Performers And What Elite Teams Do Instead | Dr. Amy Athey
Podcast
News & Events
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Event
Boyden’s Kathy Pattillo Joins Newport’s When Is It Time to Pivot? Series: Hiring for the Future
In the Media
Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era
As major food companies reshape their leadership teams, the industry is entering a new era focused on transformation, innovation, digital capabilities, and growth. Issy Perez, Managing Partner at Boyden, shares insights on the evolving demands of C-suite leadership.
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