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www.HartfordBusiness.com • August 5, 2019 • Hartford Business Journal 49 40 UNDER FORTY 2019 D aniel Bonelli is vice president of finance for Comcast's Western New England Region, managing the company's financial operations in over 300 communities in Connecticut and surrounding states. Bonelli over- sees finance, accounting, supply chain, fleet, security, IT and more. He started with Comcast in 2007, quickly progressing through the ranks. He spent a couple years in Phil- adelphia as senior director of finance for one of Comcast's largest regions before returning to Connecticut and his current role. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? Under my leadership, Comcast's Western New England region recently launched a Sustainability Council and we've established guidelines to mea- sure our company's environmental impact and integrated sustainability of our operations. I've also led change within technical operations and call centers by providing cost-effective solutions with a focus on improving the customer experience. How are you involved in the community? I serve on the board of directors for Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. I've also served on the board of the Middlesex YMCA and New Britain High School's Finance Academy and have led a project team to support our company's Comcast Cares Day efforts. What do you like to do outside of work? I love spending time with my family and together we enjoy traveling, being outdoors and sports. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • As a Millennial I serve in a senior- leadership role as vice president/ CFO for one of Comcast's 15 na- tionwide regions. • I serve as a mentor to many aspir- ing leaders in our organization who are looking to grow profes- sionally and personally. • I believe in supporting the com- munity and serve on the board of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. • I serve as lead of our region's Di- versity and Inclusion Council. FUN FACT My wedding was during the blizzard of 2013 (Winter Storm Nemo). Daniel Bonelli Vice President of Finance, Comcast Age: 35 No. of years with current company: 12 Town where I live: Avon Town where I work: Berlin College: Central Connecticut State University Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in finance Who is your favorite superhero? Wolverine PHOTO | CONTRIBUTED