The University of Evansville is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Miller, a 1970 graduate of the University, as director of the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana.
Miller, whose professional background includes experience in executive management positions, sales and marketing, manufacturing operations, and multi-billion dollar branded sales and distribution strategies — both domestically and internationally — began work at the University today.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the honor of leading the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana,†Miller said. “I look forward to the opportunity to share my experiences and passion for global business with the Institute’s constituencies: UE students, UE faculty, and the Southwest Indiana business community. I’m eager to learn from and work with these groups to shape and accomplish the Institute’s mission and goals.â€
“Globalization is a key part of the University’s new strategic plan and a distinguishing feature of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration. I believe the Institute — with Dan Miller at the helm — can be a major force in shaping the future of global education at the University of Evansville,†said Stephen Standifird, dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration. “I’m thrilled to welcome Dan back to the University. His impressive professional background, as well as his enthusiasm for the world of global business, will be a tremendous asset to the Institute’s work at UE and in our community.â€
From 2000 to 2010, Miller served as executive vice president of Kimball International and president of Kimball Furniture Group in Jasper, Indiana. There, he led development of the $1.2 billion NASDAQ company’s Asian supply chain for furniture. He also grew market share and retained profitability during 40 percent industry revenue declines and expanded the company’s hospitality furniture business to a world leader in hotel furniture.
Miller has also served as executive vice president for Latin America, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Whirlpool Corporation. There, as a member of Whirlpool’s eight-person executive committee, he played a key role in refining and implementing the company’s globalization strategy.
Miller’s career has also included roles as president and CEO of International Knife and Saw in Cincinnati, Ohio, and president and COO of Overhead Door Corporation in Dallas, Texas.
Miller graduated from the University of Evansville in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. Miller previously served on the University of Evansville’s Board of Visitors and Board of Trustees.
The Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana is an extension of UE’s Schroeder Family School of Business Administration. The Institute opened in December 2003 as part of the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Transformations in Global Learning Opportunities grant.
The Institute develops and delivers services that improve international business success to three constituencies: UE students, UE faculty, and the Southwest Indiana business community (including private companies, government, chambers of commerce, community organizations, and educational institutions). These services currently include internships and study abroad opportunities for students, research and development funding for faculty, and an International Speaker Series and educational seminars for area executives.
