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Mr. DeCanniere joined Baird Capital Partners in 2006.
He works with the Business Services team to drive operational value in the portfolio, while helping to source and evaluate new investments and coordinate operating resources.
He last served as Chief Financial Officer of Hewitt Associates for 10 years, including the transition of the firm from a private partnership to a NYSE listed corporation.
During his tenure, the Company grew from $600 million to nearly $3 billion in revenues, including almost $1 billion of acquisitions.
Prior to Hewitt, he was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for a large architectural/engineering firm, where he led a successful restructuring of the firm.
He also served in various roles including Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Partner at Peterson Consulting, from initial start-up through sale of the company to a strategic buyer for over $100 million.
Mr. DeCanniere began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he was a manager prior to the Peterson spin-off.
He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Illinois.
Former positions of Dan A. DeCanniere
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|---|---|---|
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity)
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co Inc (Private Equity) (Robert W. Baird) is a private equity division of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc formed in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/01/2008 |
Hewitt Associates, Inc.
 Hewitt Associates, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Hewitt Associates, Inc. provides of human resources outsourcing and consulting services. It provides multi-service HR business process outsourcing (BPO), the firm fully integrating HR outsourcing and HR consulting services. Founded in 1940, Hewitt Associates, Inc. is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL with offices across the world. | Director of Finance/CFO | 19/06/2005 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Peterson Consulting LLC
 Peterson Consulting LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Guidehouse, Inc., Peterson Consulting LLC is a company that provides information management and data processing services. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Dan A. DeCanniere
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 4 |
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Hewitt Associates, Inc.
Hewitt Associates, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Hewitt Associates, Inc. provides of human resources outsourcing and consulting services. It provides multi-service HR business process outsourcing (BPO), the firm fully integrating HR outsourcing and HR consulting services. Founded in 1940, Hewitt Associates, Inc. is headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL with offices across the world. | Commercial Services |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity)
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co Inc (Private Equity) (Robert W. Baird) is a private equity division of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc formed in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Peterson Consulting LLC
Peterson Consulting LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Guidehouse, Inc., Peterson Consulting LLC is a company that provides information management and data processing services. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
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