Marco Petruzzi

Marco Petruzzi is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dovetail Furniture, an upscale furniture company headquartered in Los Angeles.1 He joined Dovetail in 2018 with the goal of increasing sales, improving profitability, and overhauling the company's physical and technology infrastructure.1

Background and Education

Petruzzi has a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University.

Professional Experience

Prior to his role at Dovetail Furniture, Petruzzi had extensive experience in various executive positions:

• CEO at Green Dot Public Schools, a nonprofit charter school organization focusing on low-income communities
• Founder of R3 School Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in supporting educational institutions
• Management consulting roles at prestigious firms such as Bain & Company, Value Partners, McKinsey & Company, and Enichem Americas Inc

Achievements at Dovetail Furniture

Under Petruzzi's leadership, Dovetail Furniture has experienced significant growth:

• The company has grown 85% over the last three years, marking its highest growth rate since its founding in 19923
• Petruzzi has led initiatives to expand the company's infrastructure, including building a new office and showroom, purchasing an additional warehouse, launching a new website, and upgrading their ERP system3
• He has focused on elevating the company's product offerings to appeal to a growing audience of designers3

Business Approach

Petruzzi's approach to business combines his experience in consumer goods with the unique challenges of the furniture sector. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing consumer behaviors, particularly in response to the rise of e-commerce and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.2 Under his guidance, Dovetail Furniture has maintained its commitment to providing a broad, trendy collection while expanding its omnichannel presence.23