Bloomberg explores why CFOs are increasingly at the center of a broader C-suite reshuffle as organizations seek strategic leaders equipped to drive transformation, growth, and organizational agility.
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
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