Dane Luhrsen

Dane Luhrsen is a Managing Director at Patina Solutions, which is now part of Korn Ferry's Interim Executives & Professionals practice as of January 1, 2023.3 He focuses primarily on Private Equity Solutions, helping clients execute their strategies by providing talented senior executive resources in flexible engagement models.1

Professional Background

Dane has been with Patina Solutions since 2016.1 His career spans over 40 years, during which he has held senior sales, sales leadership, and business development roles at prestigious companies such as IBM, Gartner, and a Big Four accounting firm.1 This extensive experience has allowed him to build a vast personal and professional network of executives across multiple industries and roles.

Expertise and Approach

In his current role, Dane:

• Matches experienced executives with opportunities to help clients succeed
• Works with a sense of urgency to meet the needs of Private Equity clients
• Helps clients deliver on their value propositions quickly
• Serves clients across various industries, business models, and company sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies1

Education and Personal Interests

Dane is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Business Administration.12 He has been involved in various community roles, including:

• Director of Alumni Relations for the Alpha Tau Omega, Gamma Zeta Chapter fraternity
• Board member of the Wheaton High School Alumni Association
• Board member of the Wheaton Wings Soccer Club1

An avid cyclist, Dane has achieved multiple age group Illinois State Champion titles.1

Professional Network

Dane has over 500 connections on LinkedIn2, indicating a strong professional network in his field.