Category: CEO in Action

Chris Policinski President and CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc. Headquarters: Arden Hills, Minnesota Education: Undergraduate Degree, University of Notre Dame; MBA, New York University My Philosophy: Financial performance is the outcome of effective strategies, well-executed by an engaged workforce. Fueling performance and growth Land O’Lakes, Inc., operates in one of the greatest growth industries of our… Read the full article

Patrick C. Dunican Jr. Chairman and Managing Director, Gibbons P.C. Headquarters: Newark, New Jersey Education: JD, cum laude, Seton Hall University Law School; BA, Iona College First Job: Paperboy Interests: New York Yankee baseball, New York Giants football My Philosophy: Individuals affiliated with an organization should sublimate their egos for the good of the entire… Read the full article

John F. Brock Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia Education: BS and MS, chemical engineering, Georgia Tech First Job: At age 18, spent the summer cleaning 10,000-gallon tanks at a paper mill in Moss Point, Missouri. Best Advice: In life and in business, be clear about what you’re going to do… then… Read the full article

Michael W. Lamach Chairman and CEO, Ingersoll Rand Headquarters: Swords, Ireland Education: BS in engineering, Michigan State University; MBA, Duke University First Job: Sales engineer What I’m Reading: The Adversity Advantage by Paul G. Stoltz, PhD and Erik Weihenmayer; Winter of the World by Ken Follett My Philosophy: Engaged people deliver great customer experiences. Great… Read the full article

Sam Jones Data Morphosis Headquarters: London, England Education: The University of Salford First Job: Paper round in Salford at 6 a.m. every day of the week What I’m Reading: The Godfather by Mario Puzo My Philosophy: You only fail when you stop. Challenging the status quo Diversity and inclusion is a subject that is very… Read the full article

Kelly Ortberg CEO and President, Rockwell Collins Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Education: BS mechanical engineering, University of Iowa First Job: Making pizzas at Pizza Hut at age 15 What I’m Reading: Lead by Gary Burnison My Philosophy: There is no greater power in getting a large organization aligned, focused, and excited about the future. My… Read the full article

David (Dave) F. Melcher CEO and President, Exelis Headquarters: McLean, Virginia Education: BS in civil engineering, U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University; MS in public administration, Shippensburg University First Job: 2nd Lieutenant, Army Corps of Engineers, Platoon Leader What I’m Reading: Duty by Robert M. Gates Best Advice: Be… Read the full article

Sheila Bassi-Kellett Deputy Minister, Department of Human Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories Headquarters: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Education: Honours Bachelor of Arts, Queen’s University; Master of Arts, Royal Roads University First Job: A colourful bar in Yellowknife, where I learned the most about human behaviour and teamwork My Philosophy: Diversity brings richness and strength.… Read the full article

Ellen M. Lord President and CEO, Textron Systems Headquarters: Providence, Rhode Island Education: Master’s degree in chemistry, University of New Hampshire; BS in chemistry, Connecticut College; Textron Six Sigma Black Belt First Job: Analytical chemist What I’m Reading: Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy by Ian Toll Best Advice:… Read the full article

John Taft CEO, RBC Wealth Management-U.S. Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota Education: BA, Yale University; Master’s degree in public and private management from Yale School of Organization and Management First Job: Reporter for the Taos (New Mexico) News What I’m Reading: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin My Philosophy: Leave the world a better place than… Read the full article