SavATree Appoints Carmine Schiavone as CEO & Daniel van Starrenburg as Executive Chairman
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Daniel states, "We are very excited to have someone of Carmine's caliber join SavATree. Under Carmine's leadership, SavATree will continue to deliver exceptional service for our customers, while I will focus on growing the SavATree family through strategic acquisitions."
Daniel having started his career as a certified arborist in Bedford Hills, bought SavATree in 1985, a well-respected local business during the time. Growing naturally, SavATree accomplished 27 acquisitions under Daniel’s supervision, and has become the third largest company in the U.S. tree care industry, with 39 branches operating in 18 states. SavATree plans to continue expanding
along with acquisitions, supported by CI Capital Partners, an investor in the firm.
Carmine comments, "SavATree stands out as an exceptionally well-run firm, with people and processes more often seen in Fortune 500 companies. I am excited to join a rapidly growing organization with an ongoing commitment to customer service excellence."
Carmine has held senior leadership positions consecutively for four years at Johnson Controls, as General Manager & Vice President of Fire Protection Solutions & Services. Before joining Johnson Controls, he spent 16 years at Tyco, where he held on increasing responsibility as Vice President, General Manager, and Acting Chief Operating Officer across various business units. He also holds the Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Lean certification, which make an ideal leader for SavATree, a Lean company.
Carmine adds, "Each tree care firm has a unique way of doing business. There is something to learn with every acquisition, and we have grown as an organization thanks to the collective wisdom of the fine firms and people that have joined forces with us."
SavATree stands out as an exceptionally well-run firm, with people and processes more often seen in Fortune 500 companies
Carmine comments, "SavATree stands out as an exceptionally well-run firm, with people and processes more often seen in Fortune 500 companies. I am excited to join a rapidly growing organization with an ongoing commitment to customer service excellence."
Carmine has held senior leadership positions consecutively for four years at Johnson Controls, as General Manager & Vice President of Fire Protection Solutions & Services. Before joining Johnson Controls, he spent 16 years at Tyco, where he held on increasing responsibility as Vice President, General Manager, and Acting Chief Operating Officer across various business units. He also holds the Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Lean certification, which make an ideal leader for SavATree, a Lean company.
Carmine adds, "Each tree care firm has a unique way of doing business. There is something to learn with every acquisition, and we have grown as an organization thanks to the collective wisdom of the fine firms and people that have joined forces with us."