Dale Philippi
President & CEO, Research Products Corporation
Dale Philippi is the President and CEO of Research Products Corporation. He joined Madison Air following its 2025 acquisition of Research Products and its flagship consumer brand, AprilAire.
Since stepping into his role eight years ago, Dale has led Research Products through a strategic transformation that delivered exponential increases in revenue, profitability and enterprise value. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding market reach, deepening customer engagement and investing in people, processes, and infrastructure to build a platform for sustained growth.
Dale’s leadership is grounded in more than three decades with Fortune 500 and global consumer and industrial brands. He has held senior executive positions with Electrolux AB, Black & Decker and Ernst & Young Management Consulting. He has also served as CEO and board member for privately held and private equity–backed companies in the consumer and industrial middle markets. His track record reflects a consistent ability to drive growth, create economic value, lead transformation and build strong, values-based cultures.
He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of Montana School of Engineering, where he attended on academic and athletic scholarships. Dale is a passionate advocate for community engagement, serving on the boards of the American Lung Association and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He has also led strategic planning for the University of Texas El Paso board and corporate fundraising for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.