Prior to joining Artius, Steve was an Operating Partner at Providence Equity Partners from 2010 to 2017, working primarily in the education, training, and information services sectors. While at Providence, Steve served as the sole or primary operating partner on numerous portfolio company boards. Steve served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Dun & Bradstreet Corporation from 2005 until his retirement from the company in 2010. From 2001 to 2005, he held various senior leadership positions there, including President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Dun & Bradstreet, Steve spent 19 years with the American Express Company, where he served in various marketing, general management, operating and leadership roles, culminating in his appointment as President, Small Business Services. Steve also currently serves on the boards of Pathful, Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Sign In Solutions, and Syndigo.
Steve received his Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science (BSc. Magna cum Laude) from St. Francis College in Pennsylvania.
