From homeless to billionaire and philanthropist John Paul DeJorias rags-to-riches biography exemplifies the American dream he is a first-generation American turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, government servant, and pillar of the business community. John Paul...
Building a shared vision Hikmet Ersek became president and chief executive officer of The Western Union Company on Sept. 1, 2010. In this role, Ersek is responsible for the financial and overall operational performance of the company, which reported $5.2 billion in...
Innovation Robert Safian is editor-in-chief and managing director of the award-winning monthly business magazine Fast Company. He oversees all editorial operations, in print and online, and plays a key role in guiding the magazine’s advertising, marketing, and...
The worlds largest franchised senior care model in over 900 cities globally In 1994, Paul and Lori Hogan co-founded Home Instead Senior Care®. On June 1 of that year, they began operating the company out of an office in his mother’s home with one desk and one...
The worlds leader in eye health products drives a new strategy Brent Saunders is chief executive officer of Bausch + Lomb. He was appointed to this position in March 2010. Mr. Saunders brings significant expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, having recently...
Innovation in construction As president/CEO, Dave provides the strategic vision, executive management and drives the corporate philosophy for the KHS&S family of companies, which includes KHS&S Contractors, KHS&S International, KHS&S Specialties...
Building a community of Porsche loyalists Detlev von Platen is President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, the importer of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States. He assumed his position at...
How digital and electronics are transforming America Gary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the U.S. trade association representing over 2,000 consumer electronics companies and owning and producing the continents largest...
Leadership lessons from the military Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon, Jr. is the 58th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy. Lt. Gen. Huntoon’s awards include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit (with five oak leaf...
