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Dan Reilly

Investor

Principal, Portfolio Operations at Heartland Ventures

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Dan Reilly is Principal of Portfolio Operations at Heartland Ventures, where his work spans strategy, supply chain and manufacturing, and commercial leadership. He has worked with private equity-backed companies and Fortune enterprises on turnarounds, capability building, and product launches, partnering with investors, executives, and operators. His experience includes both operating partner roles supporting investment teams and embedded leadership positions within portfolio companies.

Experience

  1. Heartland VenturesPrincipal, Portfolio Operationscurrent2026 — presentChicago, IL
  2. RoadSafe Traffic SystemsVice President - Sales, Supply Chain, Strategic Initiatives2023 — 2026Chicago, Illinois, United States
  3. Bain & CompanyManager2021 — 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  4. MIT DriverlessVice President - Strategy and Partnerships2019 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. Nissan Motor CorporationGraduate Research Fellow2020 — 2021
  6. EquifaxSenior Process Improvement Leader2017 — 2019Greater Atlanta Area
  7. GE PowerGlobal Supply Chain Manager - Product Management2016 — 2017Greater Atlanta Area
  8. GE PowerGlobal Materials Manager2015 — 2016Greater Atlanta Area
  9. GE PowerQuality Manager2014 — 2015Greater Atlanta Area
  10. GE PowerOperations Management Leadership Program Associate - OMLP2012 — 2014Pensacola, Florida
  11. GE PowerMechanical Engineer Intern2011 — 2012Schenectady, NY
  12. Bayport Fire DepartmentFirefighter2006 — 2012Bayport, NY
  13. Ultra Electronics GroupMechanical Engineer Intern2010Yaphank, NY

Skills & more

EBITDA GrowthValue CreationPrivate EquityOperational ExcellenceCorporate StrategySupply Chain2SalesOperatorTransformationProcurementExecutive LeadershipConstruction
+12 moreManagement ConsultingData AnalysisDue DiligenceMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Change ManagementExecutive-level CommunicationStatistical Process Control (SPC)AnalyticsFundraisingStartupsAutonomous VehiclesProblem Solving

Languages English

  • Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt — Equifax
  • Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt — GE Power

From Dan's professional profile.

Colleagues at Heartland Ventures

Braden Lambros
Partner, Community at Heartland Ventures
Conor McGuinness
Partner at Heartland Ventures
Daniel Corbett
Principal at Heartland Ventures
Gavin Fox
Director, Private Equity at Heartland Ventures
Hannah Milgrom
Executive Assistant at Heartland Ventures
Koby Doughty
Associate, Revenue Operations at Heartland Ventures
Lucas Pasch
Principal, Venture Capital at Heartland Ventures
Mark Accomando
Venture Partner at Heartland Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dan Reilly?
Dan Reilly is Principal of Portfolio Operations at Heartland Ventures, where his work spans strategy, supply chain and manufacturing, and commercial leadership. He has worked with private equity-backed companies and Fortune enterprises on turnarounds, capability building, and product launches, partnering with investors, executives, and operators. His experience includes both operating partner roles supporting investment teams and embedded leadership positions within portfolio companies.
Where does Dan Reilly work?
Dan Reilly is Principal, Portfolio Operations at Heartland Ventures.
Where did Dan Reilly go to school?
Dan Reilly studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering); Penn State University (Master’s Degree, Logistics).

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