Daniel Dienst

Chairman at

Newark Police Foundation

60 year

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Daniel W.
Dienst is currently the Chairman of Newark Police Foundation, Executive Vice Chairman-Tactical Opportunities at Authentic Brands Group LLC, Director at MediaNews Group, Inc., Trustee at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, and Principal at D2Quared LLC.
He formerly served as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Metal Management, Inc., Co-President & Co-Chief Executive Officer at Metals USA, Inc., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Sims Ltd., and Managing Director at CIBC World Markets Corp.
(Old).
He also served as an Independent Director at Knoll, Inc. and 1stdibs.com, Inc. and as a Vice President-Corporate Finance & Restructurings at Jefferies LLC.
Mr. Dienst received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and his graduate degree from Brooklyn Law School.

Daniel Dienst active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club is a longstanding youth organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and teens through diverse programs that foster personal growth, education, health, and community connection. The company is based in Bronx, NY. Serving ages 6-18, the club offers after-school, summer, and winter programs across multiple clubhouses and specialized sites, including arts education, athletics, performing arts, health and life skills, and leadership development. Signature initiatives include a culinary learning center, emotional wellness programs, academic support, and youth employment opportunities. The organization emphasizes mentorship, character building, social-emotional learning, and provides specialized support for foster and homeless youth. Community engagement, combating food insecurity, and promoting diversity and inclusion are central to its mission.	Director/Board Member	-
Newark Police Foundation	Chairman	-
MediaNews Group, Inc. MediaNews Group, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides daily and weekly newspaper publishing services	Director/Board Member	-
D2Quared LLC	Corporate Officer/Principal	2012-12-31
Authentic Brands Group LLC Authentic Brands Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a brand development, sports and entertainment licensing company	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Daniel Dienst

Companies	Position	End
KNOLL, INC.	Director/Board Member	2021-07-18
MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2015-12-03
1STDIBS.COM, INC.	Director/Board Member	2014-12-31
SIMS LIMITED	Chief Executive Officer	2013-06-29
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Private companies	16
CIBC World Markets Corp. (Old) CIBC World Markets Corp. (Old) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services	Finance
MediaNews Group, Inc. MediaNews Group, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides daily and weekly newspaper publishing services	Consumer Services
Knoll, Inc. Knoll, Inc. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial and residential furniture & retails through online	Producer Manufacturing
Metal Management, Inc. Metal Management, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides scrap metal recycling services	Distribution Services
Metals USA, Inc. Metals USA, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates metal service centres	Distribution Services
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media and merchandising company that publishes magazines, books and newspapers	Commercial Services
Jefferies LLC Jefferies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Finance
University of Washington University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Sims Ltd. Sims Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Provides metals and electronics recycling solutions	Non-Energy Minerals
Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club is a longstanding youth organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and teens through diverse programs that foster personal growth, education, health, and community connection. The company is based in Bronx, NY. Serving ages 6-18, the club offers after-school, summer, and winter programs across multiple clubhouses and specialized sites, including arts education, athletics, performing arts, health and life skills, and leadership development. Signature initiatives include a culinary learning center, emotional wellness programs, academic support, and youth employment opportunities. The organization emphasizes mentorship, character building, social-emotional learning, and provides specialized support for foster and homeless youth. Community engagement, combating food insecurity, and promoting diversity and inclusion are central to its mission.	Commercial Services
Newark Police Foundation
1stdibs.com, Inc. 1stdibs.com, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online marketplace that sells antique furniture, jewelry, vintage fashion and art products	Retail Trade
Authentic Brands Group LLC Authentic Brands Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a brand development, sports and entertainment licensing company	Commercial Services
Matlin & Partners Acquisition Corp. Matlin & Partners Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
D2Quared LLC