2020
PETER
MADONIA
PRESIDENT
MADONIA BAKERY
Peter Madonia has been serving as President of Madonia Bakery as well as the Chairman
of the Belmont Business Improvement District, which has worked to advance the economic
well-being of local businesses and the community by promoting “Little Italy in the Bronx”
brand, its strong ethnic heritage and leadership in the culinary marketplace.
Madonia has a legacy of public service. Most recently, Madonia spent 12��years as the Chief
Operating Offi cer of the Rockefeller Foundation. As COO, he provided leadership and strategic
direction for fi nancial and operational functions, overseeing various areas including human
and fi nancial resources, information technology, facilities and offi ce services, records management
and library services. He also managed the Foundation’s regional offi ce operations in
Kenya, Thailand, and the Foundation’s Bellagio Center in Bellagio, Italy.
Prior, Madonia was Chief of Staff to Mayor Michael Bloomberg from 2002–2006, when he
managed the day-to-day operations. His previous experience in New York City government
included serving as fi rst deputy commissioner of the Fire Department, deputy commission for
budget and operations at the Department of Buildings, and chief of staff to the deputy mayor
for operations. He also served in City Hall during the Ed Koch Administration.
Madonia is the third-generation family owner of Madonia Bakery on Arthur Avenue with his
business partner, Charles LaLima, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, where he has taught urban studies
as an adjunct professor. He also has a master’s degree in Urban Studies from the University of
Chicago.
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