Daniel D'Aniello
Daniel D’Aniello is the Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most influential global investment firms. He co-founded Carlyle in 1987 and played a central role in building the firm into a leader in private equity, credit, and alternative investments serving institutional investors worldwide. Before launching The Carlyle Group, D’Aniello served as Vice President for Finance and Development at Marriott Corporation. In that role, he was responsible for the valuation and financial analysis of major mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, debt and equity offerings, and large-scale project financings. Earlier in his career, he held senior financial roles at PepsiCo and Trans World Airlines, where he gained extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic planning. Throughout his tenure at Carlyle, he also served as chairman or director of numerous public and private companies in which the firm maintained significant investment positions, contributing governance oversight and strategic guidance across a wide range of industries.
Daniel D'Aniello Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Academic History
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M.B.A., Teagle Foundation Fellow
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B.S., Economics, Magna Cum Laude
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Chairman, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Co-Chairman, Institute for Veterans and Military Families,
Chairman, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Lifetime Board Trustee, Syracuse University
Advisor, John Templeton Foundation
Corporate Advisory Council to the Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Member, Chancellor’s Council
AWARDS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Daniel D’Aniello is widely recognized for his leadership in global business, international relations, and public service.
He is a member of the U.S.–China CEO and Former Senior Government Officials’ Dialogue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Council for the United States and Italy, reflecting his long-standing engagement in cross-border economic and policy discussions.
In late 2023, D’Aniello received the Keys to the City of Florence in recognition of his contributions to international business development and cultural exchange.
In 2021, he was honored with the CME STEM Leadership Award for Lifetime Achievement, acknowledging his commitment to education, innovation, and leadership development.
Earlier, in 2016, he was designated a Lone Sailor by the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, an honor awarded to individuals who exemplify the Navy’s core values through distinguished civilian service and leadership.