Dan O'Connell

Dan O'Connell is the Founder and CEO of Vestar Capital Partners, a leading American private equity firm. Here are some key points about his career and background:

Career

• Dan O'Connell founded Vestar Capital Partners in 1988 along with other principals from The First Boston Corporation's Management Buyout Group, including Norman Alpert, Robert Rosner, and James Kelley.23
• Before founding Vestar, he was the Managing Director and Co-Head of the Management Buyout Group at The First Boston Corporation. He also began his career at the investment bank Dillon, Read & Company.15

Education

• He holds an AB in Political Science from Brown University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.1

Roles and Responsibilities

• As the CEO of Vestar, Dan O'Connell is also the Chairman of Vestar's Management Committee, which oversees the firm's investment strategy and operations.1
• He has been a director of over 40 companies through Vestar and First Boston investments.1

Philanthropy and Other Roles

• Dan O'Connell is involved in various charitable and community-focused organizations. He is a Director of the Cardinal Spellman High School Foundation, a Trustee Emeritus of Brown University, and supports other charitable, research, and community organizations.1

LinkedIn Profile

• His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "dan-o-connell-640baa2".4