Dan O'Connell
Chief Executive Officer chez VCP I Inc
Profil
Dan is the Founder and CEO of Vestar.
He is also Chairman of Vestar’s Management Committee, which oversees investment strategy and firm operations.
Over his 40 year career in private equity, Dan has been a director of over 40 companies through our Vestar and First Boston investments.
Dan was formerly Managing Director & Co-Head of the Management Buyout Group of The First Boston Corporation, where he worked with other members of Vestar’s founding team.
He began his career at investment bank Dillon, Read & Company.
He has an AB in Political Science from Brown University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.
Dan is a Director of the Cardinal Spellman High School Foundation, The Bronx, NY, a Trustee Emeritus of Brown University, and is an active supporter of other charitable, research and community-focused organizations.
Postes actifs de Dan O'Connell
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
VCP I Inc
 VCP I Inc Investment ManagersFinance VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1988 |
Triton Container International Ltd.
 Triton Container International Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Triton Container International Ltd. operates marine cargo container fleet. It offers dry van, refrigerated, flat rack, and open top equipment. The company was founded by Edward Schneider in 1980 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vestar Management Corp. II
 Vestar Management Corp. II Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vestar Management Corp. II provides management services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Cardinal Spellman High School
 Cardinal Spellman High School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cardinal Spellman High School operates as A premier, independent, co-educational, college preparatory and Catholic high school. The company is headquartered in Bronx, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Information Resources, Inc.
 Information Resources, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Information Resources, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise market information solutions and services. Its solutions include market performance and strategy, consumer and shopper intelligence, analytics and in-market execution, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
Simple Mills, Inc.
 Simple Mills, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Simple Mills, Inc. produces and sells almond flour baking mixes. The firm offers frostings, almond flour and sprouted seed crackers, crunchy and soft baked cookies, and veggie pita crackers. It sells its products through stores and an online store. The company was founded by Katlin Smith and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Anciens postes connus de Dan O'Connell
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
 Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| First Boston Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1987 |
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Formation de Dan O'Connell
| Brown University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Yale School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 11 |
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| First Boston Corp. | Finance |
Information Resources, Inc.
Information Resources, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Information Resources, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise market information solutions and services. Its solutions include market performance and strategy, consumer and shopper intelligence, analytics and in-market execution, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Pure Action Sports Worldwide, Inc.
 Pure Action Sports Worldwide, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Pure Action Sports Worldwide, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes kites, boards and accessories for kite surfing. It offers kites, bars, boards, waist harnesses, and men's and women's clothing, as well as provides accessories, such as bags, bladders, board accessories, bridles, kite lines, promos and videos, replacement parts, and upgrade kits. Pure Action Sports builds, acquires and partners with rapidly growing action sports companies. It doing business through its brand names Best Kiteboarding.com and Balance Kiteboards. The company also provides pre-owned gear and gift certificates. It offers its products through a network of retailers internationally. Pure Action Sports Worldwide was founded by Ian M Huschle and Alexander L. Shogren in 2003 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. | Consumer Durables |
Simple Mills, Inc.
Simple Mills, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Simple Mills, Inc. produces and sells almond flour baking mixes. The firm offers frostings, almond flour and sprouted seed crackers, crunchy and soft baked cookies, and veggie pita crackers. It sells its products through stores and an online store. The company was founded by Katlin Smith and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
VCP I Inc
VCP I Inc Investment ManagersFinance VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Solo Cup Co.
 Solo Cup Co. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Solo Cup Co. produced and marketed single-use products used to serve food and beverages. The company was founded in 1936 and was headquartered in Highland Park, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. | Finance |
Triton Container International Ltd.
Triton Container International Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Triton Container International Ltd. operates marine cargo container fleet. It offers dry van, refrigerated, flat rack, and open top equipment. The company was founded by Edward Schneider in 1980 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Transportation |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cardinal Spellman High School
Cardinal Spellman High School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cardinal Spellman High School operates as A premier, independent, co-educational, college preparatory and Catholic high school. The company is headquartered in Bronx, NY. | Consumer Services |
Vestar Management Corp. II
Vestar Management Corp. II Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vestar Management Corp. II provides management services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
