DANIEL J. DOLAN
ATLANTIC JET PARTNERS / CORBEL CAPITAL PARTNERS
Clarkston,MI
43
years of professional experience
Transformational Chief Executive Officer and Board Director with over 35 years of leadership in driving profitable growth and business transformation across diverse sectors. Expertise in leading turnarounds, integrating acquisitions, and optimizing operations to enhance revenue and cash flow. Skilled in building high-performing teams and fostering cultures that deliver exceptional financial and operational outcomes in North America and Europe.
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
8 Months- Recruited by private equity ownership to lead the turnaround of a complex aviation services company experiencing liquidity challenges following multiple acquisitions. Responsible for enterprise strategy, operational transformation, financial performance, organizational restructuring, and long-term value creation.
- Key Achievements
- Returned the company from significant operating losses to profitability.
- Improved free cash flow by 34%.
- Developed and executed comprehensive turnaround strategy.
- Realigned business units and organizational structure.
- Integrated previously independent acquisitions into a unified operating model.
- Enhanced financial controls and institutionalized cash management disciplines.
- Upgraded executive talent while reducing organizational costs.
- Expanded commercial opportunities and strengthened operational performance.
Executive Consultant / Interim CEO
1 Year- Recruited to establish an executive consulting and interim management practice while supporting executive search and business development initiatives.
- Interim CEO – Atlantic Jet Partners
- Completed comprehensive operational and financial assessment.
- Developed strategic turnaround and recovery plan.
- Strengthened executive leadership team.
- Expanded sales pipeline while improving operational efficiency.
- Senior Executive Consultant
- Built consulting and interim executive services practice.
- Developed significant executive candidate and client pipeline.
- Achieved placements ahead of business plan objectives.
Managing Director • CEO • Head of North America Board
3 Years- Executive leader responsible for North American shared services supporting four operating companies across Finance, Treasury, Human Resources, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations with responsibility for approximately $300 million in annual P&L.
- Key Achievements
- Integrated four North American operating companies into a unified shared services organization.
- Reduced operating costs by 27%.
- Consistently exceeded annual plant productivity goals by 15–20%.
- Expanded industrialization strategy into Solar, Construction, Agricultural, and Pharmaceutical markets.
- Implemented enterprise-wide Lean Management system.
- Achieved world-class accounts receivable performance.
- Strengthened succession planning and executive talent development.
- Maintained exceptional audit performance with no significant findings.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
- Directed cross-functional teams to align corporate strategies with market demands and customer needs.
- Led successful negotiations resulting in key partnerships that expanded product offerings and market reach.
- Implemented performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and streamline decision-making processes.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through training programs and leadership development initiatives.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring allocation aligns with company objectives and financial sustainability.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, enhancing collaboration across departments to achieve organizational goals.
- Guided market analysis efforts to identify trends, informing strategic planning and product development initiatives.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment by championing diversity initiatives and empowering employees at all levels.
- Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
- Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
- Cultivated high-performance organizational culture by implementing robust talent management and development program.
11 Years
- Led North American automotive business for a global engineered metals and plastics manufacturer with responsibility for strategy, engineering, manufacturing, sales, supply chain, product development, and financial performance.
- Key Achievements
- Increased revenue from $80 million to $215 million.
- Expanded EBITDA by more than 1,500%.
- Established greenfield manufacturing operation in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
- Consolidated manufacturing operations to improve capacity utilization and reduce costs.
- Expanded product portfolio and intellectual property.
- Strengthened organizational capability through leadership development and strategic talent acquisition.
President & Chief Operating Officer
4 Years- Directed enterprise operations including manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, engineering, quality, environmental health and safety, and strategic planning while partnering closely with the Board and banking institutions.
- Key Achievements
- Led enterprise-wide business development strategy.
- Negotiated long-term steel agreements below market pricing.
- Completed strategic acquisition supporting capability expansion.
- Implemented nationally recognized operating system.
- Assumed responsibility for sales, marketing, and product engineering.
- Introduced Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Senior Executive Leadership Positions
9 Years- Progressively promoted through executive leadership roles overseeing global manufacturing operations, purchasing, supply chain, strategic planning, integration, engineering, and operational performance across North America and Europe.
- Highlights
- Managed 24 manufacturing facilities and three distribution centers.
- Directed operations supporting approximately $900 million in annual sales.
- Led multiple facility consolidations and operational integrations.
- Improved manufacturing lead times using Lean methodologies.
- Directed purchasing for $700 million in annual spend.
- Conducted acquisition due diligence for multiple technology companies.
- Launched manufacturing operations across four European countries.
- Improved operating profit by 57% while serving in Europe.
Operations & Materials Leadership
9 Years- Advanced through increasingly responsible leadership positions in manufacturing operations, logistics, materials management, inventory control, and industrial engineering during startup and growth of one of North America's premier automotive assembly operations.
Manufacturing Leadership Development
3 Years- Completed General Motors management development program while serving in operations, labor relations, materials management, and production leadership.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Honors Graduate
- Minor: Economics
Executive Education - Operations Strategy Program
Skills
Enterprise Strategy
Business Transformation
Private Equity
Board Governance
CEO Leadership
P&L Management
EBITDA Growth
Revenue Growth
Cash Flow Optimization
Mergers & Acquisitions
Post-Merger Integration
Operational Excellence
Lean Enterprise
Manufacturing Strategy
Global Supply Chain
Commercial Strategy
Business Development
Organizational Design
Executive Leadership
Succession Planning
Talent Development
Investor Relations
Financial Management
Continuous Improvement
International Operations
Accomplishments
- Returned a private equity portfolio company from significant operating losses to profitability within one fiscal year.
- Improved free cash flow by 34% through disciplined financial management and operational improvements.
- Increased revenue from $80 million to $215 million while expanding EBITDA by more than 1,500%.
- Managed businesses with P&L responsibility exceeding $1.5 billion.
- Reduced operating costs by 27% while improving organizational effectiveness.
- Consistently exceeded annual productivity objectives by 15–20%.
- Established greenfield manufacturing operations in Mexico.
- Led operations across North America and Europe.
- Successfully integrated multiple acquisitions and consolidated manufacturing facilities.
- Built high-performing executive leadership teams while strengthening organizational culture.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
ATLANTIC JET PARTNERS / CORBEL CAPITAL PARTNERS
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Executive Consultant / Interim CEO
MOVEMENT SEARCH
11.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Managing Director • CEO • Head of North America Board
A. RAYMOND
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More
President • CEO • Board Member – Automotive Division
01.2009 - 01.2020Read More
President & Chief Operating Officer
TINNERMAN, INC.
01.2005 - 01.2009Read More
Senior Executive Leadership Positions
TEXTRON FASTENING SYSTEMS / TEXTRON TEMPO / TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE
01.1996 - 01.2005Read More
Operations & Materials Leadership
AUTOALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL (MAZDA/FORD)
01.1987 - 01.1996Read More
Manufacturing Leadership Development
GENERAL MOTORS
01.1984 - 01.1987Read More
University of Michigan
Executive Master of Business Administration
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MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive Education from Operations Strategy Program
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BOARD LEADERSHIP
- Covenant Technologies — Strategic Advisor (2024–Present)
- A. Raymond North America — Board Member (2015–2024)
- Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) — CEO Board of Governors (2019–2021)
- Electromac Corporation — Board Director (2014–2017)
- Strategic planning
- Private equity advisory
- Business transformation
- Supported successful company divestiture
- Everest Collegiate High School — Board Member (2011–2013)
- The Ohio State University – College of Engineering — Board Member (2005–2007)