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Philip Knisely

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Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Philip Knisely is an Operating Partner at private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, leveraging decades of executive experience. He previously co-founded Colfax Corporation, served as an EVP at Danaher, and held presidential roles at AMF and Emerson Electric. He holds an MBA from the University of Virginias Darden School of Business.

Philip is deeply committed to his alma mater, having served for nine years on the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees, including two years as its chairman. He and his wife, Pattie, established a fellowship fund to provide financial support for outstanding students attending the school.

He is a recipient of the Charles C. Abbott Award, the highest honor bestowed upon alumni by the UVA Darden School of Business for his extraordinary leadership and counsel.

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Experience
47 Years
Current Role
Operating Partner
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Industrial Growth
His career includes executive leadership at Danaher and Emerson, and he co-founded industrial manufacturer Colfax Corp, demonstrating deep expertise in growing manufacturing businesses.
Corporate Governance
He has extensive board experience, serving as chairman for multiple companies including Atkore International, White Cap Supply Holdings, and Beacon Roofing Supply, guiding corporate strategy.
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Career

Work history

1-2011
Operating Partner
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC
5-2000 - 12-2010
EVP
Danaher
1-1995 - 6-2000
CEO
Colfax Corp
1988 - 1995
President
AMF
9-1978 - 9-1988
Division President
Emerson Electric Co.
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Education
1976 - 1978
MBA
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
1972 - 1976
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Kettering University
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