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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
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