Dan McMahon
Director
Visionary
Dan McMahon
Director
Suite 100
Marina del Rey CA 90292
About
Born in Sacramento, CA, Dan moved to Santa Clarita, CA shortly after birth. Growing up in Santa Clarita, Dan raised his own family there before recently relocating to Ventura, CA. Dan pursued a strong educational focus on business, graduating Cum Laude with a BA in Business Administration from National University.
Dan’s journey into the business world began with a passion for sales and leadership, which drove them to excel in every role. With over 35 years of executive management experience, Dan has learned that true success stems from a blend of innovative thinking, resilience, and the ability to inspire and lead top-tier teams. At Benchmark International, Dan leverages over three decades of experience in executive management and business development to assist clients in maximizing the value of their companies.
In addition to achieving four successful exits, Dan specializes in transforming underperforming businesses into top-performing entities by implementing data-driven market strategies and building world-class sales organizations. He is committed to ensuring that each client experiences a seamless and successful transaction, providing strategic guidance at every step.
The challenge of turning ambitious goals into reality and the satisfaction of driving growth for clients motivates Dan to work diligently. Seeing tangible results from their efforts and the positive impact on the people and companies they work with is incredibly fulfilling.
Resilient
Innovative
Education
National University - Business Administration
San Diego State University - Finance
Experience
Dan plays a pivotal role in leading business development strategies, guiding companies through the M&A process, and ensuring that clients achieve optimal outcomes. Dan focuses on understanding the unique needs of each business, leveraging extensive experience in sales, leadership, and operations management to facilitate successful exits.
Having held senior leadership positions across various industries, Dan consistently drives significant growth and operational improvements. At Epica International, Dan orchestrated global sales and led three commercial start-up business units, achieving record sales growth even during the pandemic. His career has been distinguished by the transformation of underperforming regions and companies into market leaders through strategic planning and team development.
With four successful exits, Dan brings substantial value to business owners, guiding them through the process with expertise. The alignment of Benchmark International’s mission with Dan’s passion for helping businesses realize their full potential made the opportunity to join the team highly appealing. Benchmark’s commitment to excellence and client success resonates with Dan’s values, making it an ideal environment for contributing and growing protessionally.
Passion
Dan is passionate about working at Benchmark International, where he finds the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of business owners. The role of guiding companies through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring they receive the best value for their efforts, and being a part of their growth journey is immensely rewarding. Dan values the chance to blend strategic skills with a dedication to helping others succeed, which makes Benchmark International a fulfilling workplace.