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Mark J. Zilner didn’t just join the family business at Diamond Pharmacy Services, he pushed it forward

Mark J. Zilner is proving that, with a combination of innovation, diversification and nimbleness, one can join the family business and then push the family forward.

2022 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership

The Northeast Ohio Smart 50 awards recognize the region’s top leadership. Check out this year’s honorees!

2022 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership

Smart 50 Pittsburgh recognizes the region’s top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!

How Crawford United Corp. grows acquired companies to save U.S. manufacturing jobs

Crawford United Corp. President and CEO Brian E. Powers is proving that shareholder value can be achieved without cutting jobs or moving operations overseas.

Michael McGarry and his proven track record have led PPG to global success

When you’ve been with one company as long as PPG’S Michael McGarry, you learn to roll with the changes without losing sight of what makes you successful.

How Malco Products prepared for a smooth transition into the fourth generation of leadership

How Stuart Glauberman charted a different course to facilitate his son’s successful passage into leadership at Malco Products Inc.

Dealmaking shows continued strength. But how long can it last?

Dealmakers see continued strength in the M&A market overall but economic headwinds have become a drag on the previous year’s momentum.

How Covestro LLC encourages new ideas at every level of the organization

How Covestro LLC Chairman and President Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D. sets an expectation of innovation at every level.

How Chris Gorman led KeyBank to record-setting growth during the pandemic

Chris Gorman led KeyBank through tough times to emerge stronger and better prepared for the rapid changes facing the industry. Here’s how he did it.

40 years at Vector Security haven’t stunted CEO Pamela Petrow’s growth

Following her instincts, passions and work ethic, CEO Pamela Petrow turned her first after-college job into a long and successful career — one that stands as proof that a person does not need to bounce from company to company to blossom.

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