Dan Frich is a seasoned professional in portfolio operations improvement and value creation, currently serving as Managing Director and Principal at Platinum Equity since November 2012. Prior experience includes a role as Director at AlixPartners LLP, specializing in operational and financial turnarounds, and various leadership positions at Foamex International, including Vice President of Business Development and Plant Manager. Dan's career began as a Senior Research Engineer at Lyondell Chemical Company. Dan Frich holds an MBA from The Wharton School, a PhD in Polymer Science & Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a BS in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.