The C Suite: Dan Sanker

Achievements: Founded a supply chain management platform for consumer goods companies that was named No. 1 in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 in 2005, and has made the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list nine times; founded Green Valley Network, a nonprofit aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable business practices.

Hometown: Rumson, New Jersey

What one word best describes you? Collaborative.

Last book you read? ‘Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets are Transforming the Economy — And How to Make Them Work for You.’ It poses two really interesting questions: How could a major industry be disrupted by an emerging company that doesn’t have traditional resources to be in the business, and which industry is next?

What do you consider the greatest achievement of your professional career? I’m looking forward to it. I hope it’s still coming. 

What was your first job? I delivered newspapers for the Daily Register, then the night-shift as a dishwasher at Harry’s Lobster House.

What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working? Hanging out with my boys: watching them play soccer, helping with their homework, swimming, running, introducing them to new foods and taking them to Clubhaus Fitness for the Brickhaus workout.

What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to learn? I helped my boys (ages 12 and 13) with their idea to start a company. It’s called GenZLink. They are each co-founders, and my title is Director of Aspirations and Dependability (a.k.a. DAD).