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Philip W. Knisely

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Phil joined CD&R in 2010 and has over 20 years' experience as a senior executive in the diversified industrials category. He spent a decade as executive vice president and corporate officer of Danaher Corporation where he was responsible for businesses totaling more than $4 billion in sales. He serves as chairman of CD&R portfolio companies Carestream Dental, Covetrus, and White Cap and played the lead operating role in the Firm’s prior investments in Atkore and Roofing Supply Group. Prior to Danaher, Phil co-founded Colfax Corporation, a designer, manufacturer, and distributer of fluid handling products, serving as president and CEO. Previously, Phil was president and CEO of AMF Industries, a privately held diversified manufacturer, and spent 10 years at Emerson Electric Co. Phil has an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the General Motors Institute where he was a GM Fellowship Scholar.

CD&R Investments

Directorships

Experience

  • Danaher Corporation | Executive Vice President
  • Colfax Corporation | President & CEO
  • AMF Industries | President & CEO
  • Emerson Electric Co.

Education

  • University of Virginia | M.B.A.

  • General Motors Institute | B.S., Industrial Engineering

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