Leadership
"Leadership is about recognizing that there’s greatness in everyone, and your job is to create an environment where that greatness can emerge” - Bill Campbell
OUR LEADERS
The Team Behind the Playbook
Justin Dye
Founder & Dye Capital CEO
Justin brings 25+ years of experience in strategic management, M&A, operations, private equity, and corporate finance. He has held senior roles at Cerberus Capital Management, General Electric, and Arthur Andersen LLP. As a leader, he’s known for driving growth through disciplined execution and has overseen tens of billions in acquisitions, divestitures, and real estate transactions.
Ken Diehl
Partner & Dye Capital President
Ken has 30+ years leading retail operations, marketing, merchandising, and strategic pricing. His career spans Kroger, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, A&P, Strack & Van Til, and Leslie’s Pool Supplies. Today, he serves as a Dye Capital Partner and CEO of Bloom MT, where he builds operator cultures that move metrics and scale businesses in competitive markets.
David Schaffner
Partner & Dye Capital CFO
Dave brings 20+ years of retail leadership across operations, merchandising, pricing, analytics/BI, compliance, and finance. At Leslie’s Pool Supplies, he was Director of Enterprise Analytics and played a key role in the company’s IPO, earnings releases, real estate expansion, and predictive analytics. He specializes in turning data discipline into repeatable operating cadence.
Pratik Iyer
SVP Data & Intelligence
Pratik built a career spanning analytics, business intelligence, predictive modeling, marketing, and software engineering. He progressed from BI Analyst to Director of Analytics & BI at Leslie’s, where he led data architecture and analytics strategy to drive business insights and decision-making. Earlier roles at Accenture, Haier, Güdel, and Arizona State University established his foundation in software development, database management, teaching, and process optimization.
Vikas Ranganth
VP Supply Chain Systems & Automation
Vikas advanced from Supply Chain Analytics Manager to Senior Director at Leslie’s, leading initiatives that improved supply chain visibility, strengthened eCommerce strategy, and delivered meaningful operational and financial gains. Earlier roles at Sapta Technologies and Infosys built his foundation in software development and process automation, enabling data-driven solutions and efficiency improvements across global operations.
Sachin Kolgaonkar
Operating Partner, CIO & CEO XQ.ai
Sachin brings 20+ years of leadership in supply chain, process improvement, technology, analytics, merchandising, and operations across industries. He’s known for leading high-performing teams that unlock scalability and efficiency through systems discipline and continuous improvement.
Sean Collins
SVP Revenue
Seasoned protein specialist with 30+ years of international experience in retail, procurement, and sales. Proven expertise in global sourcing, supplier development, category growth, and strategic partnerships. Recognized for delivering high-quality protein programs, optimizing supply chains, and driving sustainable, profitable growth across diverse international markets.
Cheryl Doustan
Executive Admin
Cheryl is the Chief of Staff who ensures clarity, alignment, and culture across the organization. With a background in executive support, operations, and HR, she streamlines priorities and strengthens the cadence of execution, helping leaders and teams stay focused on what matters most.
Maurizio Pisciotta
Sr. AI, Operations & BI Analyst
Maurizio has 10+ years of experience in analytics and AI across retail, finance, energy, marketing, and operations. He designs and implements data models that drive measurable business impact, guiding organizations from foundational build-out through adoption of advanced analytics. His focus: making AI operational, not theoretical.
Arun Iyer
Sr. Ecommerce, Mobile App & Loyalty Analyst
Arun Iyer is a marketing analytics and CRM professional focused on customer segmentation, predictive modeling, and personalization. He previously led analytics and lifecycle marketing initiatives at Leslie’s, driving measurable revenue growth, and now serves as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Dye Capital & Company. Arun holds an MS in Business Analytics from Arizona State University.
