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.
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.
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Private company boards have moved from relationship‑based oversight to capability‑driven leadership, responding to the demands of faster, more complex operating environments.
Expert insights directly from Boyden’s Financial Officers Practice
Q2 2026 Edition
A clear-eyed look at today’s nonprofit hiring landscape, where heightened risk, talent shortages, and cautious candidates are reshaping how organizations approach retention, recruitment, and long-term workforce strategy.
Explore how leaders can destigmatize executive coaching by reframing it as a strategic investment in growth, performance, and organizational culture rather than a signal of poor performance.
Orrstown Financial’s new CEO Adam Metz highlights the bank’s strong financial position, disciplined growth strategy, and well-planned leadership transition as it enters its next phase.
Leading international executive search and leadership consulting firm to absorb Atlanta office with acquisition deal
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of David E. Taylor, a recruitment led by Russ Silvestri
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