Partner Biographies: Bonnie Ross Patti Kelly

Pete DiNicola is the CEO and Founding Partner of DiNicola Partners and a former Chief Executive. He works with Chief Executives and their senior teams blending strategic, operational and leadership advice and facilitation together in the context of specific business situations that executives are facing (i.e., strategy for growth and increased profitability, improved execution, global expansion, business turnaround, management restructuring, portfolio reconfiguration, culture change, M&A integration, etc.).

He brings this unique service to clients through a broad and diverse base of senior executive experience as a Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Planning Executive and Chief HR Officer at global Fortune 500, mid-size growth and small, entrepreneurial organizations.

Throughout his 25 year corporate career, Pete established a reputation for helping executives and their organizations rapidly assess strengths and weaknesses, develop game changing strategy and direction, execute effective operating plans, and enhance human resources. He is a catalyst for change, guiding leadership teams through the execution of complex business challenges including start-ups, integrations, reorganizations, public offerings and senior management changes / succession, all of which he presided over in his career.

As a Corporate Chief Executive, Management Consultant, Executive Advisor and Senior Team Meeting Facilitator, Pete has worked across several diverse industries, including consumer products, pharmaceutical, distribution, financial services, hospitality, insurance, advertising, media / entertainment, publishing, sports, manufacturing, retail, technology, telecommunications, engineering, transportation, nonprofit and professional services.

He has led the development of strategic business and operating plans, which have resulted in a cumulative $1B growth in revenues and $200M in cost savings. Pete has extensive experience with product re-branding, revitalizing organizations, enhancing profit margins and managing public company governance, reporting and communications.

Pete has worked with hundreds of multicultural senior executives across more than 40 countries, 20 industries and 50 companies, advising them through their most challenging business situations and facilitating their Senior Team meetings utilizing a combination of management interviews, proven exercises and practical implementation plans to achieve sustained results.

He works with Board Members and Chief Executives to help them successfully enter new organizations and positions, assess business risks and opportunities, develop strategy and direction, select and upgrade key talent, orchestrate turnarounds, integrate companies, improve financial performance, and motivate employees through effective communication and leadership style.

Pete brings a dynamic, driven and business results oriented style, which helps top executives assess and increase the impact of operational leadership on business performance and return on investment.