Donald J. Kabat

Biography

  Mr. Kabat has been a director of Henry Schein, Inc. since 1996. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Central Park Skaters, Inc. from 1992 to 1995 and the President of D.J.K. Consulting Services, Inc. from 1995 to 2006. From 1970 to 1992, Mr. Kabat was a partner in Andersen Consulting (now known as Accenture PLC Ireland), where he practiced a broad array of specialty services including organization, profit improvement, process re-engineering, and cost-justification studies. During his career with Andersen Consulting, Mr. Kabat helped launch an entirely new practice specialty called Change Management Services. He was the recipient of the “Bravos” award for outstanding contribution to the Change Management practice. He has made numerous speeches, written articles, and contributed chapters to specialized books (e.g., Budgeting: Key to Planning and Control; Management Controls for Professional Firms and The Change Management Handbook). He also serves on the boards, and chairs committees, of several not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Kabat received his bachelor's degree from Antioch College and a master's degree from Columbia University School of Business. He majored in accounting, became a Certified Public Accountant and joined Andersen Consulting after serving in the United States Army.

Research Interest

  Management