Daniel J. Zajda

Senior Vice President, Human Capital at Platinum Equity

Daniel J. Z. currently serves as Senior Vice President of Human Capital at Platinum Equity, a position held since May 2024. Prior to this role, Daniel was Vice President of Human Capital at TCV from February 2021 to September 2023, focusing on internal Human Capital strategies for growth-stage technology companies. Daniel's experience includes serving as Global Senior Human Capital Business Partner at TikTok, where responsibilities involved organizational development and strategy, and as Senior Manager of Talent Management at Samsung Electronics America, overseeing talent management for over 1,200 employees. Previous roles include Senior Consultant in Human Capital at Deloitte, HR Leadership Development Program participant at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Employment Lawyer at Bonner Kiernan, Lorber Greenfield Polito. Daniel holds an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, a Master of Arts in Labor and Industrial Relations from Cornell University ILR School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology from the University of California, Davis.

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Platinum Equity

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Platinum Equity specializes in acquiring and operating businesses throughout the world. Its portfolio of businesses share common characteristics across a variety of industries, including the automotive aftermarket (Wheel Pros), communications equipment and services (Ulticom), equipment rental and leasing services (Maxim Crane Works) and steel services (Ryerson). Recent acquisitions include Bridge Terminal Transport, CBS Outdoor International and MetoKote.


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