Dan Valenti
Dan Valenti
Title
Senior Advisor
Firm
Boyden
Office Address
4000 Bridgeway
Ste. 201
Sausalito, California, 94965
United States
Sausalito, California, 94965
United States
About Mr. Valenti
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